Gainesville
Census-designated place in Prince William County, Virginia
Gainesville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince William County, Virginia, with 18,112 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haymarket, 1.3 miles N.
- 18,112residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.2 km²
- 1,791 / sq mipopulation density
- 20155ZIP code
About Gainesville
Gainesville is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Prince William County, Virginia, United States. The population was 17,287 in the 2020 census.
Gainesville is home to Jiffy Lube Live, an outdoor amphitheater originally known as the Nissan Pavilion.
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Living in Gainesville
- Median household income
- $174,410
- Median home value
- $712,600
- Median rent
- $2,283/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Gainesville had 18,112 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,112 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,791 per sq mi (691 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gainesville at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince William County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 18,112 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.11 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7932° N, 77.6422° W |
| ZIP code | 20155 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5130176 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gainesville
- Haymarket1.3 mi N
- Linton Hall4.4 mi SE
- New Baltimore5.8 mi SW
- Bull Run6.6 mi E
- Innovation6.9 mi SE
- Sudley7.6 mi E
- Nokesville7.8 mi SE
- Bull Run Mountain Estates8.1 mi N
- The Plains8.6 mi NW
- Loch Lomond8.7 mi E
- Bull Run8.8 mi E
- Manassas9.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville
What county is Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in Prince William County, Virginia.
What is the population of Gainesville, VA?
18,112 people lived in Gainesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gainesville, VA?
The ZIP code of Gainesville is 20155.
What is the elevation of Gainesville?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gainesville?
Haymarket (1.3 mi), Linton Hall (4.4 mi), New Baltimore (5.8 mi), Bull Run (6.6 mi), Innovation (6.9 mi).
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