Ferrum
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Virginia
Ferrum is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, Virginia, with 1,827 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,296 ft (395 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Henry Fork, 7.2 miles E.
- 1,827residents (2020 Census)
- 1,296 ftelevation · 395 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.7 km²
- 200 / sq mipopulation density
- 24088ZIP code
About Ferrum
Ferrum is a census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ferrum had a population of 1,827. Ferrum is home to Ferrum College and its Blue Ridge Folklife Festival. It is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area.
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Living in Ferrum
- Median household income
- $40,435
- Median home value
- $188,900
- Median rent
- $638/mo
- Median age
- 21.8
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Ferrum had 1,827 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,827 |
|---|---|
| Density | 200 per sq mi (77 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ferrum at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,827 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.15 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9385° N, 79.9950° W |
| ZIP code | 24088 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5127712 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ferrum
- Henry Fork7.2 mi E
- Rocky Mount7.6 mi NE
- Oak Level10.2 mi S
- Bassett12.2 mi S
- Boones Mill12.5 mi N
- Stanleytown13.1 mi S
- Collinsville15.7 mi S
- Fieldale16.7 mi S
- Villa Heights17.2 mi S
- Floyd17.9 mi W
- Union Hall18.3 mi E
- Martinsville19.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ferrum
What county is Ferrum in?
Ferrum is in Franklin County, Virginia.
What is the population of Ferrum, VA?
1,827 people lived in Ferrum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ferrum, VA?
The ZIP code of Ferrum is 24088.
What is the elevation of Ferrum?
1,296 feet (395 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ferrum?
Henry Fork (7.2 mi), Rocky Mount (7.6 mi), Oak Level (10.2 mi), Bassett (12.2 mi), Boones Mill (12.5 mi).
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