Big Stone Gap East
Census-designated place in Wise County, Virginia

Big Stone Gap East is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wise County, Virginia, with 687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,542 ft (470 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Stone Gap, 0.9 miles S.
- 687residents (2020 Census)
- 1,542 ftelevation · 470 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 1,435 / sq mipopulation density
- 24246ZIP code
About Big Stone Gap East
Big Stone Gap East is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 687.
The CDP is located in the southwestern part of the county, on the eastern edge of the town of Big Stone Gap, outside the town limits. U.S. Route 23 and 58 Alternate, a four-lane expressway, curves to the south and east of the community, separating it from East Stone Gap to the south. Norton is 8 miles (13 km) to the northeast.
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Living in Big Stone Gap East
- Median household income
- $20,938
- Median home value
- $168,100
- Median rent
- $870/mo
- Median age
- 55.2
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Big Stone Gap East had 687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,435 per sq mi (554 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Stone Gap East at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wise County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 687 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8793° N, 82.7433° W |
| ZIP code | 24246 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5107484 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Stone Gap East
- East Stone Gap0.9 mi S
- Big Stone Gap2.1 mi SW
- Appalachia3.7 mi NW
- Stonega5.7 mi NW
- Osaka6.4 mi NW
- Dunbar6.5 mi N
- Norton7.4 mi NE
- Keokee9.5 mi W
- Lynch, KY11.1 mi NW
- Wise11.2 mi NE
- Duffield11.4 mi S
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise12.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Stone Gap East
What county is Big Stone Gap East in?
Big Stone Gap East is in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the population of Big Stone Gap East, VA?
687 people lived in Big Stone Gap East at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Stone Gap East, VA?
The ZIP code of Big Stone Gap East is 24246.
What is the elevation of Big Stone Gap East?
1,542 feet (470 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Stone Gap East?
East Stone Gap (0.9 mi), Big Stone Gap (2.1 mi), Appalachia (3.7 mi), Stonega (5.7 mi), Osaka (6.4 mi).
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