Dryden
Census-designated place in Lee County, Virginia

Dryden is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lee County, Virginia, with 986 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,440 ft (439 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stickleyville, 4.7 miles SE.
- 986residents (2020 Census)
- 1,440 ftelevation · 439 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.3 km²
- 140 / sq mipopulation density
- 24243ZIP code
About Dryden
Dryden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dryden had a population of 986.
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- Median household income
- $55,156
- Median home value
- $130,300
- Median age
- 35.9
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Dryden had 986 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 986 |
|---|---|
| Density | 140 per sq mi (54 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dryden at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 986 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.06 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7758° N, 82.9441° W |
| ZIP code | 24243 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5123584 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dryden
- Stickleyville4.7 mi SE
- Pennington Gap5.2 mi W
- Keokee6.2 mi N
- St. Charles6.6 mi W
- Duffield9.1 mi SE
- Big Stone Gap11.1 mi NE
- Jonesville11.3 mi SW
- Appalachia12.5 mi NE
- East Stone Gap12.7 mi NE
- Kenvir, KY12.8 mi NW
- Clinchport12.9 mi SE
- Benham, KY13.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dryden
What county is Dryden in?
Dryden is in Lee County, Virginia.
What is the population of Dryden, VA?
986 people lived in Dryden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dryden, VA?
The ZIP code of Dryden is 24243.
What is the elevation of Dryden?
1,440 feet (439 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dryden?
Stickleyville (4.7 mi), Pennington Gap (5.2 mi), Keokee (6.2 mi), St. Charles (6.6 mi), Duffield (9.1 mi).
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