Castlewood
Census-designated place in Russell County, Virginia

Castlewood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Russell County, Virginia, with 1,704 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,614 ft (492 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Paul, 2.2 miles NW.
- 1,704residents (2020 Census)
- 1,614 ftelevation · 492 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.7 km²
- 237 / sq mipopulation density
- 24224ZIP code
About Castlewood
Castlewood is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Russell County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Castlewood had a population of 1,704. Castlewood was an incorporated town from 1991 to 1997, when it reverted to unincorporated status.
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Living in Castlewood
- Median household income
- $60,592
- Median home value
- $157,300
- Median rent
- $684/mo
- Median age
- 61.1
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Castlewood had 1,704 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,704 |
|---|---|
| Density | 237 per sq mi (91 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Castlewood at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Russell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,704 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.20 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8801° N, 82.2953° W |
| ZIP code | 24224 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5113512 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Castlewood
- St. Paul2.2 mi NW
- Dante7.2 mi N
- Cleveland9.0 mi NE
- Dungannon10.2 mi W
- Coeburn10.7 mi NW
- Riverview11.0 mi W
- Nickelsville11.3 mi SW
- Mendota11.7 mi S
- Lebanon12.1 mi E
- Tacoma13.6 mi W
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise15.8 mi NW
- Wise17.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Castlewood
What county is Castlewood in?
Castlewood is in Russell County, Virginia.
What is the population of Castlewood, VA?
1,704 people lived in Castlewood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Castlewood, VA?
The ZIP code of Castlewood is 24224.
What is the elevation of Castlewood?
1,614 feet (492 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Castlewood?
St. Paul (2.2 mi), Dante (7.2 mi), Cleveland (9.0 mi), Dungannon (10.2 mi), Coeburn (10.7 mi).
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