Fort Chiswell
Census-designated place in Wythe County, Virginia
Fort Chiswell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wythe County, Virginia, with 876 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,054 ft (626 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Max Meadows, 2.4 miles N.
- 876residents (2020 Census)
- 2,054 ftelevation · 626 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.0 km²
- 65 / sq mipopulation density
- 24360ZIP code
About Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Chiswell had a population of 876.
Fort Chiswell is located at the junction of Interstates 77 and 81. Going west from Fort Chiswell, drivers find themselves on a double wrong-way concurrency - one of few in the nation. Interstate 77 northbound is overlapped with Interstate 81 southbound, drivers will find themselves oriented the right way again when exiting I-81 back to I-77 north towards Charleston or south to Charlotte.
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Living in Fort Chiswell
- Median household income
- $88,719
- Median home value
- $163,300
- Median rent
- $963/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Fort Chiswell had 876 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 876 |
|---|---|
| Density | 65 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Chiswell at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wythe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 876 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.52 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9445° N, 80.9576° W |
| ZIP code | 24360 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5129040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Chiswell
- Max Meadows2.4 mi N
- Austinville6.9 mi S
- Ivanhoe7.0 mi S
- Wytheville7.3 mi W
- Draper13.0 mi E
- Pulaski13.1 mi NE
- Allisonia13.2 mi E
- Bland13.8 mi NW
- Mechanicsburg14.5 mi N
- Hiwassee14.6 mi E
- Stevens Creek14.9 mi S
- Hilltown15.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Chiswell
What county is Fort Chiswell in?
Fort Chiswell is in Wythe County, Virginia.
What is the population of Fort Chiswell, VA?
876 people lived in Fort Chiswell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Chiswell, VA?
The ZIP code of Fort Chiswell is 24360.
What is the elevation of Fort Chiswell?
2,054 feet (626 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Chiswell?
Max Meadows (2.4 mi), Austinville (6.9 mi), Ivanhoe (7.0 mi), Wytheville (7.3 mi), Draper (13.0 mi).
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