Fairfield
Census-designated place in Rockbridge County, Virginia

Fairfield is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rockbridge County, Virginia, with 257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,588 ft (484 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Lexington, 9.2 miles SW.
- 257residents (2020 Census)
- 1,588 ftelevation · 484 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 379 / sq mipopulation density
- 24435ZIP code
About Fairfield
Fairfield is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 257.
The CDP is in the northeastern part of the county, along U.S. Route 11 (North Lee Highway), which leads northeast 12 miles (19 km) to Greenville and southwest 11 miles (18 km) to Lexington. Interstate 81/64 forms the northwestern edge of the community, with access from Exit 200 (Sterrett Road). The Interstate highway runs parallel to US 11 and leads northeast 23 miles (37 km) to Staunton and southwest 8 miles (13 km) to where the highways split near Lexington.
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Living in Fairfield
- Median household income
- $113,646
- Median home value
- $224,400
- Median age
- 42.5
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Fairfield had 257 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 257 |
|---|---|
| Density | 379 per sq mi (147 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfield at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockbridge County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 257 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8828° N, 79.2829° W |
| ZIP code | 24435 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5126656 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfield
- East Lexington9.2 mi SW
- Greenville10.9 mi NE
- Lexington11.2 mi SW
- Buena Vista11.4 mi S
- Middlebrook13.0 mi N
- Goshen14.1 mi NW
- Craigsville15.3 mi NW
- Augusta Springs15.5 mi N
- Stuarts Draft16.5 mi NE
- Millboro18.6 mi W
- Wintergreen19.3 mi E
- Jolivue19.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
What county is Fairfield in?
Fairfield is in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
What is the population of Fairfield, VA?
257 people lived in Fairfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfield, VA?
The ZIP code of Fairfield is 24435.
What is the elevation of Fairfield?
1,588 feet (484 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfield?
East Lexington (9.2 mi), Greenville (10.9 mi), Lexington (11.2 mi), Buena Vista (11.4 mi), Middlebrook (13.0 mi).
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