Emory
Census-designated place in Washington County, Virginia

Emory is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Virginia, with 1,237 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,126 ft (648 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glade Spring, 3.2 miles E.
- 1,237residents (2020 Census)
- 2,126 ftelevation · 648 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.6 km²
- 302 / sq mipopulation density
- 24327main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Emory
Emory is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,237 at the 2020 census down from 1,251 at the 2010 census. The community is named for and is the location of Emory and Henry University.
It is part of the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
The Emory post office was established in 1847.
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Living in Emory
- Median household income
- $111,667
- Median home value
- $231,400
- Median rent
- $595/mo
- Median age
- 21.1
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Emory had 1,237 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,237 |
|---|---|
| Density | 302 per sq mi (117 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Emory at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,237 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.09 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,126 ft (648 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7789° N, 81.8274° W |
| ZIP codes | 24327, 24361 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5125792 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Emory
- Glade Spring3.2 mi E
- Meadowview3.3 mi W
- Saltville7.6 mi NE
- Chilhowie8.1 mi E
- Allison Gap8.6 mi N
- Abingdon9.4 mi SW
- Damascus10.3 mi S
- Seven Mile Ford11.1 mi E
- Adwolf13.0 mi E
- McMullin14.1 mi E
- Lebanon16.2 mi NW
- Marion17.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Emory
What county is Emory in?
Emory is in Washington County, Virginia.
What is the population of Emory, VA?
1,237 people lived in Emory at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Emory, VA?
The main ZIP code is 24327. Other ZIP codes: 24361.
What is the elevation of Emory?
2,126 feet (648 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Emory?
Glade Spring (3.2 mi), Meadowview (3.3 mi), Saltville (7.6 mi), Chilhowie (8.1 mi), Allison Gap (8.6 mi).
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