Fries
Town in Grayson County, Virginia
Fries is a town in Grayson County, Virginia, with 450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,185 ft (666 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hilltown, 1.0 miles N.
- 450residents (2020 Census)
- 2,185 ftelevation · 666 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 706 / sq mipopulation density
- 24330ZIP code
About Fries
Fries (pronounced "freeze") is an incorporated town located on the New River in Grayson County, Virginia, United States, 15.5 miles (24 kilometers) northeast of the county seat of Independence — in Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands and on Virginia's musical heritage trail, The Crooked Road.
As of the 2020 census, Fries had a population of 450.
Named after prominent cotton mill owner, Francis Henry Fries, the town is noted as the former site of Washington Mill (1903–1989); as one of three end points of the New River Trail State Park and as the host of annual music festivals reflecting its strong bluegrass and country music traditions — with its August Old-Time Fiddlers' and Bluegrass Convention and its September Festival by the New River.
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Living in Fries
- Median household income
- $33,056
- Median home value
- $121,600
- Median rent
- $333/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
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Fries had 450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 706 per sq mi (272 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fries at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Grayson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 450 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7151° N, 80.9776° W |
| ZIP code | 24330 |
| Official website | friesva.com/Home_Page.php |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5129920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fries
- Hilltown1.0 mi N
- Stevens Creek1.5 mi NW
- Galax4.9 mi SE
- Baywood6.7 mi S
- Ivanhoe8.9 mi N
- Woodlawn9.5 mi E
- Austinville10.0 mi N
- Independence11.3 mi SW
- Hillsville13.7 mi E
- Lowgap, NC14.4 mi SE
- Fancy Gap15.6 mi E
- Fort Chiswell15.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fries
What county is Fries in?
Fries is in Grayson County, Virginia.
What is the population of Fries, VA?
450 people lived in Fries at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fries, VA?
The ZIP code of Fries is 24330.
What is the elevation of Fries?
2,185 feet (666 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fries?
Hilltown (1.0 mi), Stevens Creek (1.5 mi), Galax (4.9 mi), Baywood (6.7 mi), Ivanhoe (8.9 mi).
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