Glenvar
Census-designated place in Roanoke County, Virginia
Glenvar is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Roanoke County, Virginia, with 892 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salem, 4.0 miles E.
- 892residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 640 / sq mipopulation density
- 24153ZIP code
About Glenvar
Glenvar is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Roanoke County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Glenvar had a population of 892. The center of the community lies along US 11/US 460 about one mile west of the Salem city limits. The community is home to Glenvar High School which serves most of the western sections of Roanoke County. As a result, the entire area of Roanoke County which is west of Salem and in the Roanoke Valley between Poor Mountain and Fort Lewis Mountain, including other communities such as Wabun, Fort Lewis, and Dixie Caverns, is often called Glenvar.
In January 2020 the Swedish truck maker Volvo announced that they would build an assembly plant for its subsidiary Mack trucks in Glenvar. The plant was expected to employ 250 people. This was reported by the Roanoke Times by Casey Fabris on 30 January 2020. However, the global pandemic of the coronavirus has halted production temporarily at all Mack (Volvo) locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
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Living in Glenvar
- Median household income
- $49,083
- Median home value
- $264,100
- Median rent
- $1,036/mo
- Median age
- 75.2
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Glenvar had 892 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 892 |
|---|---|
| Density | 640 per sq mi (247 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glenvar at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Roanoke County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 892 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.39 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2762° N, 80.1264° W |
| ZIP code | 24153 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5131488 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glenvar
- Salem4.0 mi E
- Lafayette5.2 mi SW
- Elliston6.1 mi SW
- Cave Spring7.4 mi SE
- Roanoke9.2 mi E
- Shawsville10.2 mi SW
- Hollins10.7 mi NE
- Vinton13.2 mi E
- Cloverdale13.6 mi E
- Boones Mill14.7 mi SE
- Daleville15.1 mi NE
- New Castle15.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Glenvar
What county is Glenvar in?
Glenvar is in Roanoke County, Virginia.
What is the population of Glenvar, VA?
892 people lived in Glenvar at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glenvar, VA?
The ZIP code of Glenvar is 24153.
What is the elevation of Glenvar?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glenvar?
Salem (4.0 mi), Lafayette (5.2 mi), Elliston (6.1 mi), Cave Spring (7.4 mi), Roanoke (9.2 mi).
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