Draper
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Virginia
Draper is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pulaski County, Virginia, with 291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,149 ft (655 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hiwassee, 2.9 miles SE.
- 291residents (2020 Census)
- 2,149 ftelevation · 655 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 135 / sq mipopulation density
- 24324ZIP code
About Draper
Draper is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pulaski County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Draper had a population of 291. Draper has both a fire station and post office. Draper developed around the Draper Depot of the Norfolk and Western Railway's Cripple Creek Extension in 1886. The bed of this extension now forms the New River Trail State Park.
Draper is home to the Draper Historic District, which includes 40 acres with a variety of contributing historic buildings, including the Draper Mercantile (1887), Bank of Draper (1911), and several houses in the Gothic Revival and Queen Anne styles.
The Draper Mercantile was purchased in 2008 and renovated into a restaurant, café, and retail store. The Draper Mercantile and surrounding Draper community are featured in tourism materials for Pulaski County.
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Living in Draper
- Median household income
- $58,963
- Median home value
- $157,900
- Median age
- 57.1
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Draper had 291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 135 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Draper at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pulaski County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 291 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.16 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,149 ft (655 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0002° N, 80.7325° W |
| ZIP code | 24324 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5123408 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Draper
- Hiwassee2.9 mi SE
- Pulaski4.0 mi NW
- Allisonia4.4 mi S
- Dublin7.6 mi N
- Snowville8.6 mi E
- New River12.4 mi NE
- Radford12.6 mi NE
- Max Meadows12.7 mi W
- Fort Chiswell13.0 mi W
- Austinville14.4 mi SW
- Fairlawn14.7 mi NE
- Belspring15.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Draper
What county is Draper in?
Draper is in Pulaski County, Virginia.
What is the population of Draper, VA?
291 people lived in Draper at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Draper, VA?
The ZIP code of Draper is 24324.
What is the elevation of Draper?
2,149 feet (655 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Draper?
Hiwassee (2.9 mi), Pulaski (4.0 mi), Allisonia (4.4 mi), Dublin (7.6 mi), Snowville (8.6 mi).
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