Dunbar
Census-designated place in Wise County, Virginia

Dunbar is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wise County, Virginia, with 79 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,946 ft (593 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stonega, 2.8 miles SW.
- 79residents (2020 Census)
- 1,946 ftelevation · 593 m
- 0.0 sq miland area · 0.1 km²
- 3,468 / sq mipopulation density
- 24216ZIP code
About Dunbar
Dunbar is an unincorporated community, census-designated place and coal town located in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 United States census with a population of 79.
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- Median household income
- $14,527
- Median age
- 71.5
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Dunbar had 79 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 79 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,468 per sq mi (1,339 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dunbar at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wise County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 79 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.02 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,946 ft (593 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9733° N, 82.7459° W |
| ZIP code | 24216 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5123776 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dunbar
- Stonega2.8 mi SW
- Osaka4.1 mi W
- Appalachia5.0 mi SW
- Big Stone Gap East6.5 mi S
- Norton7.2 mi SE
- East Stone Gap7.4 mi S
- Big Stone Gap7.8 mi S
- Wise9.1 mi E
- Lynch, KY9.3 mi W
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise10.4 mi E
- Whitesburg, KY10.8 mi NW
- Benham, KY11.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Dunbar
What county is Dunbar in?
Dunbar is in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the population of Dunbar, VA?
79 people lived in Dunbar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dunbar, VA?
The ZIP code of Dunbar is 24216.
What is the elevation of Dunbar?
1,946 feet (593 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dunbar?
Stonega (2.8 mi), Osaka (4.1 mi), Appalachia (5.0 mi), Big Stone Gap East (6.5 mi), Norton (7.2 mi).
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