Damascus
Town in Washington County, Virginia
Damascus is a town in Washington County, Virginia, with 788 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,952 ft (595 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Emory, 10.3 miles N.
- 788residents (2020 Census)
- 1,952 ftelevation · 595 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 988 / sq mipopulation density
- 24236ZIP code
About Damascus
Damascus is a small town in Washington County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Damascus had a population of 788. It is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area (commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region). The town suffered flooding and devastation as a result of Hurricane Helene in 2024.
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Living in Damascus
- Median household income
- $29,006
- Median home value
- $173,500
- Median rent
- $730/mo
- Median age
- 45.7
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Damascus had 788 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 788 |
|---|---|
| Density | 988 per sq mi (382 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Damascus at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 788 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.80 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6327° N, 81.7894° W |
| ZIP code | 24236 |
| Official website | damascus.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5121184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Damascus
- Emory10.3 mi N
- Meadowview10.5 mi NW
- Glade Spring10.9 mi N
- Mountain City, TN11.3 mi S
- Abingdon11.3 mi NW
- Chilhowie13.0 mi NE
- Seven Mile Ford15.3 mi NE
- Adwolf15.7 mi NE
- Saltville16.9 mi N
- McMullin17.4 mi NE
- Lansing, NC18.0 mi SE
- Allison Gap18.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Damascus
What county is Damascus in?
Damascus is in Washington County, Virginia.
What is the population of Damascus, VA?
788 people lived in Damascus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Damascus, VA?
The ZIP code of Damascus is 24236.
What is the elevation of Damascus?
1,952 feet (595 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Damascus?
Emory (10.3 mi), Meadowview (10.5 mi), Glade Spring (10.9 mi), Mountain City (11.3 mi), Abingdon (11.3 mi).
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