Chatham
Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Chatham is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, with 1,232 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blairs, 7.8 miles S.
- 1,232residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 607 / sq mipopulation density
- 24531ZIP code
About Chatham
Chatham is a town in and county seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. Chatham's population was 1,232 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Danville, Virginia metropolitan area. The town was originally called Competition, but the name was changed to Chatham by the Virginia General Assembly on May 1, 1852.
Chatham is home to Chatham High School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Chatham Hall, an all-female boarding high school.
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Living in Chatham
- Median household income
- $58,661
- Median home value
- $174,300
- Median rent
- $1,004/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Chatham had 1,232 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,232 |
|---|---|
| Density | 607 per sq mi (234 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chatham at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pittsylvania County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,232 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8122° N, 79.4002° W |
| ZIP code | 24531 |
| Official website | chatham-va.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5115000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chatham
- Blairs7.8 mi S
- Gretna9.7 mi N
- Mount Hermon10.0 mi S
- Danville15.9 mi S
- Motley17.7 mi N
- Penhook18.1 mi NW
- Hurt20.3 mi N
- Union Hall21.3 mi NW
- Milton, NC21.8 mi SE
- Altavista22.5 mi N
- Laurel Park23.0 mi W
- North Shore23.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chatham
What county is Chatham in?
Chatham is in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the population of Chatham, VA?
1,232 people lived in Chatham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chatham, VA?
The ZIP code of Chatham is 24531.
What is the elevation of Chatham?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chatham?
Blairs (7.8 mi), Gretna (9.7 mi), Mount Hermon (10.0 mi), Danville (15.9 mi), Motley (17.7 mi).
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