Lexington
City in Lexington city, Virginia
Lexington is a city in Lexington city, Virginia, with 7,320 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,063 ft (324 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Lexington, 2.0 miles NE.
- 7,320residents (2020 Census)
- 1,063 ftelevation · 324 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 2,929 / sq mipopulation density
- 24450ZIP code
About Lexington
Lexington is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 7,320. It is the county seat of Rockbridge County, although the two are separate jurisdictions, and is combined with it for statistical purposes by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Lexington is within the Shenandoah Valley about 57 miles (92 km) east of the West Virginia border and is about 50 miles (80 km) north of Roanoke, Virginia. First settled in 1778, Lexington is best known as the home of the Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University.
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Living in Lexington
- Median household income
- $84,517
- Median home value
- $275,200
- Median rent
- $1,081/mo
- Median age
- 22.6
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Lexington had 7,320 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,320 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,929 per sq mi (1,131 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lexington at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lexington city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,320 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.50 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7823° N, 79.4443° W |
| ZIP code | 24450 |
| Official website | lexingtonva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5145512 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lexington
- East Lexington2.0 mi NE
- Buena Vista6.0 mi SE
- Glasgow10.4 mi S
- Fairfield11.2 mi NE
- Goshen14.6 mi N
- Millboro16.1 mi NW
- Big Island17.9 mi S
- Iron Gate18.9 mi W
- Cliftondale Park19.5 mi W
- Glen Wilton20.7 mi W
- Clifton Forge21.0 mi W
- Craigsville21.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington
What county is Lexington in?
Lexington is in Lexington city, Virginia.
What is the population of Lexington, VA?
7,320 people lived in Lexington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lexington, VA?
The ZIP code of Lexington is 24450.
What is the elevation of Lexington?
1,063 feet (324 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lexington?
East Lexington (2.0 mi), Buena Vista (6.0 mi), Glasgow (10.4 mi), Fairfield (11.2 mi), Goshen (14.6 mi).
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