McDowell
Census-designated place in Highland County, Virginia
McDowell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Highland County, Virginia, with 94 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,100 ft (640 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monterey, 6.3 miles NW.
- 94residents (2020 Census)
- 2,100 ftelevation · 640 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 92 / sq mipopulation density
- 24458ZIP code
About McDowell
McDowell is an unincorporated community in Highland County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, McDowell had a population of 94. McDowell is 7.2 miles (11.6 km) southeast of Monterey, on U.S. Route 250. It is in the Bullpasture Valley near the mouth of Crab Run on the Bullpasture River. The community was named after James McDowell, governor of Virginia from 1843 to 1846. McDowell is the location of the May 8, 1862 Battle of McDowell during the American Civil War. The community has a post office with ZIP code 24458 that was established in 1828.
The Crab Run Lane Truss Bridge, Mansion House, and McClung Farm Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
RiverRun Farm, a sheep, wool and lamb producing farm is located just south if the conflunce of Crab Run and the Bullpasture River.
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- Median home value
- $59,000
- Median age
- 32.3
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McDowell had 94 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94 |
|---|---|
| Density | 92 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McDowell at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Highland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 94 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3419° N, 79.5053° W |
| ZIP code | 24458 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5148184 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McDowell
- Monterey6.3 mi NW
- Deerfield11.3 mi SE
- Arbovale, WV17.8 mi W
- Craigsville18.7 mi S
- Green Bank, WV18.8 mi W
- Augusta Springs18.9 mi SE
- Churchville20.3 mi SE
- Bartow, WV20.5 mi NW
- Frank, WV21.6 mi NW
- Durbin, WV22.5 mi NW
- Cass, WV22.8 mi W
- Franklin, WV22.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about McDowell
What county is McDowell in?
McDowell is in Highland County, Virginia.
What is the population of McDowell, VA?
94 people lived in McDowell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McDowell, VA?
The ZIP code of McDowell is 24458.
What is the elevation of McDowell?
2,100 feet (640 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McDowell?
Monterey (6.3 mi), Deerfield (11.3 mi), Arbovale (17.8 mi), Craigsville (18.7 mi), Green Bank (18.8 mi).
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