Cave Spring

Census-designated place in Roanoke County, Virginia

Aerial view of Cave Spring, Virginia
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Cave Spring is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Roanoke County, Virginia, with 26,755 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,099 ft (335 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roanoke, 4.5 miles NE.

About Cave Spring

Cave Spring is a census-designated place (CDP) in Roanoke County, Virginia, United States. The population was 26,755 at the 2020 census. Cave Spring covers much of the area known locally as "Southwest County" which has the most affluent suburbs of Roanoke. It is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area.

Roanoke County's administrative offices are in Cave Spring, though the independent city of Salem is officially the county seat.

The United States Postal Service considers most of the Cave Spring area to be unincorporated Roanoke City.

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Median household income
$87,539
Median home value
$325,800
Median rent
$1,285/mo
Median age
42.4
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Cave Spring, VA population

Cave Spring had 26,755 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census26,755
Density2,241 per sq mi (865 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cave Spring at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyRoanoke County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population26,755 (2020)
Land area11.94 sq mi (30.9 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Coordinates37.2265° N, 80.0081° W
ZIP codes24018, 24015
Census code (GEOID)5113720

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cave Spring

What county is Cave Spring in?

Cave Spring is in Roanoke County, Virginia.

What is the population of Cave Spring, VA?

26,755 people lived in Cave Spring at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cave Spring, VA?

The main ZIP code is 24018. Other ZIP codes: 24015.

What is the elevation of Cave Spring?

1,099 feet (335 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cave Spring?

Roanoke (4.5 mi), Salem (4.8 mi), Glenvar (7.4 mi), Vinton (7.5 mi), Boones Mill (8.3 mi).

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