Marion
Town in Smyth County, Virginia
Marion is a town in Smyth County, Virginia, with 5,751 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,172 ft (662 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McMullin, 3.6 miles W.
- 5,751residents (2020 Census)
- 2,172 ftelevation · 662 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 1,200 / sq mipopulation density
- 24354ZIP code
About Marion
Marion is a town in and the county seat of Smyth County, Virginia, United States. It is positioned upon Interstate 81, in the Blue Ridge portion of the southern Appalachian Mountains in Southwest Virginia. The town is named for American Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion. Within the town limits it had a population of approximately 6,000, per 2020 Census counts. However, together with the neighborhoods, an additional 9,000 residents residing in unincorporated Smyth County have Marion mailing addresses, granting the Marion ZIP code (24354) a total population of about 14,500, which is approximately half of the county's total population.
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Living in Marion
- Median household income
- $40,896
- Median home value
- $172,500
- Median rent
- $714/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Marion had 5,751 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,751 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,200 per sq mi (463 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Marion at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Smyth County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,751 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.79 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8374° N, 81.5157° W |
| ZIP code | 24354 |
| Official website | marionva.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5149464 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Marion
- McMullin3.6 mi W
- Adwolf5.1 mi SW
- Seven Mile Ford6.6 mi W
- Atkins6.8 mi E
- Sugar Grove8.3 mi SE
- Chilhowie9.6 mi W
- Troutdale10.7 mi SE
- Saltville13.9 mi W
- Rural Retreat14.0 mi E
- Glade Spring14.6 mi W
- Allison Gap15.6 mi W
- Emory17.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Marion
What county is Marion in?
Marion is in Smyth County, Virginia.
What is the population of Marion, VA?
5,751 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Marion, VA?
The ZIP code of Marion is 24354.
What is the elevation of Marion?
2,172 feet (662 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Marion?
McMullin (3.6 mi), Adwolf (5.1 mi), Seven Mile Ford (6.6 mi), Atkins (6.8 mi), Sugar Grove (8.3 mi).
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