Opal
Census-designated place in Fauquier County, Virginia
Opal is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fauquier County, Virginia, with 678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 449 ft (137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bealeton, 2.8 miles SE.
- 678residents (2020 Census)
- 449 ftelevation · 137 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 216 / sq mipopulation density
- 22724ZIP code
About Opal
Opal (formerly Fayettesville) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. It is on U.S. routes 15/17 and 29, at an elevation of 449 feet (137 m). As of the 2020 census, Opal had a population of 678.
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Living in Opal
- Median household income
- $181,932
- Median home value
- $625,800
- Median age
- 27.7
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Opal had 678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 216 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Opal at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fauquier County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 678 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.14 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6157° N, 77.8098° W |
| ZIP code | 22724 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5159416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Opal
- Bealeton2.8 mi SE
- Midland5.0 mi E
- Remington5.6 mi S
- Warrenton6.9 mi N
- Calverton7.9 mi E
- Brandy Station9.4 mi SW
- New Baltimore9.6 mi NE
- Catlett10.2 mi E
- Nokesville13.7 mi NE
- Culpeper14.4 mi SW
- Gainesville15.2 mi NE
- Linton Hall15.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Opal
What county is Opal in?
Opal is in Fauquier County, Virginia.
What is the population of Opal, VA?
678 people lived in Opal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Opal, VA?
The ZIP code of Opal is 22724.
What is the elevation of Opal?
449 feet (137 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Opal?
Bealeton (2.8 mi), Midland (5.0 mi), Remington (5.6 mi), Warrenton (6.9 mi), Calverton (7.9 mi).
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