Big Stone Gap
Town in Wise County, Virginia
Big Stone Gap is a town in Wise County, Virginia, with 5,254 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,535 ft (468 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Stone Gap, 1.8 miles E.
- 5,254residents (2020 Census)
- 1,535 ftelevation · 468 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 1,095 / sq mipopulation density
- 24246ZIP code
About Big Stone Gap
Big Stone Gap is a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. The town was economically centered around the coal industry for much of its early development. The population was 5,254 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Big Stone Gap
- Median household income
- $54,581
- Median home value
- $163,000
- Median rent
- $797/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Big Stone Gap had 5,254 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,254 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,095 per sq mi (423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Stone Gap at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wise County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,254 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.80 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8627° N, 82.7761° W |
| ZIP code | 24246 |
| Official website | bigstonegap.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5107480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Stone Gap
- East Stone Gap1.8 mi E
- Big Stone Gap East2.1 mi NE
- Appalachia3.6 mi N
- Stonega6.2 mi N
- Osaka6.5 mi N
- Keokee7.6 mi W
- Dunbar7.8 mi N
- Norton9.6 mi NE
- Duffield9.9 mi S
- Lynch, KY10.4 mi NW
- Dryden11.1 mi SW
- Benham, KY12.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Big Stone Gap
What county is Big Stone Gap in?
Big Stone Gap is in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the population of Big Stone Gap, VA?
5,254 people lived in Big Stone Gap at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Stone Gap, VA?
The ZIP code of Big Stone Gap is 24246.
What is the elevation of Big Stone Gap?
1,535 feet (468 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Stone Gap?
East Stone Gap (1.8 mi), Big Stone Gap East (2.1 mi), Appalachia (3.6 mi), Stonega (6.2 mi), Osaka (6.5 mi).
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