Brightwood
Census-designated place in Madison County, Virginia

Brightwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Madison County, Virginia, with 1,064 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Madison, 4.7 miles SW.
- 1,064residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 214 / sq mipopulation density
- 22715ZIP code
About Brightwood
Brightwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Virginia, United States. Its ZIP Code is 22715. The population as of the 2020 Census was 1,064.
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Living in Brightwood
- Median household income
- $70,625
- Median home value
- $328,800
- Median rent
- $958/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Brightwood had 1,064 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Density | 214 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brightwood at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,064 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.98 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4140° N, 78.1847° W |
| ZIP code | 22715 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5109752 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brightwood
- Madison4.7 mi SW
- Culpeper10.7 mi E
- Orange12.1 mi S
- Unionville15.6 mi SE
- Stanardsville15.8 mi SW
- Ruckersville16.6 mi SW
- Brandy Station16.9 mi E
- Rhoadesville16.9 mi SE
- Sperryville16.9 mi N
- Barboursville17.7 mi S
- Twin Lakes18.0 mi SW
- Gordonsville19.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Brightwood
What county is Brightwood in?
Brightwood is in Madison County, Virginia.
What is the population of Brightwood, VA?
1,064 people lived in Brightwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brightwood, VA?
The ZIP code of Brightwood is 22715.
What is the elevation of Brightwood?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brightwood?
Madison (4.7 mi), Culpeper (10.7 mi), Orange (12.1 mi), Unionville (15.6 mi), Stanardsville (15.8 mi).
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