Norton
City in Norton city, Virginia

Norton is a city in Norton city, Virginia, with 3,687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,684 ft (818 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wise, 4.0 miles NE.
- 3,687residents (2020 Census)
- 2,684 ftelevation · 818 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.4 km²
- 493 / sq mipopulation density
- 24273ZIP code
About Norton
Norton is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in the far western tip of the state and surrounded by Wise County, Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,687, making it the least populous city in Virginia. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Norton with surrounding Wise County for statistical purposes.
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Living in Norton
- Median household income
- $41,495
- Median home value
- $110,000
- Median rent
- $692/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Norton had 3,687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 493 per sq mi (190 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Norton at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Norton city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,687 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.48 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,684 ft (818 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9315° N, 82.6260° W |
| ZIP code | 24273 |
| Official website | nortonva.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5157688 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Norton
- Wise4.0 mi NE
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise4.7 mi NE
- Tacoma5.3 mi E
- Dunbar7.2 mi NW
- Big Stone Gap East7.4 mi SW
- Riverview7.8 mi E
- East Stone Gap7.9 mi SW
- Coeburn8.6 mi E
- Stonega9.2 mi W
- Appalachia9.4 mi W
- Big Stone Gap9.6 mi SW
- Osaka10.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Norton
What county is Norton in?
Norton is in Norton city, Virginia.
What is the population of Norton, VA?
3,687 people lived in Norton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Norton, VA?
The ZIP code of Norton is 24273.
What is the elevation of Norton?
2,684 feet (818 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Norton?
Wise (4.0 mi), The University of Virginia's College at Wise (4.7 mi), Tacoma (5.3 mi), Dunbar (7.2 mi), Big Stone Gap East (7.4 mi).
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