Cave Spring
Census-designated place in Roanoke County, Virginia

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.
- 26,755residents (2020 Census)
- 1,099 ftelevation · 335 m
- 11.9 sq miland area · 30.9 km²
- 2,241 / sq mipopulation density
- 24018main ZIP code (2 in total)
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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Living in Cave Spring
- 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 had 26,755 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,755 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,241 per sq mi (865 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cave Spring at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Roanoke County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 26,755 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.94 sq mi (30.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2265° N, 80.0081° W |
| ZIP codes | 24018, 24015 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5113720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cave Spring
- Roanoke4.5 mi NE
- Salem4.8 mi NW
- Glenvar7.4 mi NW
- Vinton7.5 mi NE
- Boones Mill8.3 mi SE
- Hollins8.7 mi N
- Cloverdale10.4 mi NE
- Lafayette10.8 mi W
- Elliston11.4 mi W
- Stewartsville12.1 mi E
- Laymantown12.5 mi NE
- Daleville14.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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