Lancaster
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Virginia
Lancaster is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lancaster County, Virginia, with 105 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kilmarnock, 4.5 miles SE.
- 105residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 48 / sq mipopulation density
- 22503ZIP code
About Lancaster
Lancaster is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, Virginia, United States. It is the county seat, and is also known as Lancaster Courthouse or by an alternative spelling, Lancaster Court House. The community was first drawn as a CDP prior to the 2020 census and had a population of 105 at the said census.
Lancaster lies along Virginia State Route 3, 23 miles (37 km) southeast of Warsaw and 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Kilmarnock, the largest community in Lancaster County.
Belle Isle and the Lancaster Court House Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Lancaster had 105 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 105 |
|---|---|
| Density | 48 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lancaster at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 105 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.20 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7601° N, 76.4487° W |
| ZIP code | 22503 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5143704 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lancaster
- Kilmarnock4.5 mi SE
- Irvington6.9 mi S
- Weems7.3 mi S
- White Stone8.5 mi S
- Heathsville10.6 mi N
- Urbanna10.9 mi SW
- Saluda13.3 mi SW
- Deltaville15.7 mi SE
- Gwynn20.3 mi SE
- Warsaw22.0 mi NW
- Mathews22.9 mi S
- West Point24.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Lancaster County, Virginia.
What is the population of Lancaster, VA?
105 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, VA?
The ZIP code of Lancaster is 22503.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lancaster?
Kilmarnock (4.5 mi), Irvington (6.9 mi), Weems (7.3 mi), White Stone (8.5 mi), Heathsville (10.6 mi).
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