Radford
City in Radford city, Virginia
Radford is a city in Radford city, Virginia, with 16,070 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,103 ft (641 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairlawn, 2.1 miles NE.
- 16,070residents (2020 Census)
- 2,103 ftelevation · 641 m
- 9.7 sq miland area · 25.1 km²
- 1,661 / sq mipopulation density
- 24141main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Radford
Radford (formerly Lovely Mount, Central City, English Ferry and Ingle's Ferry) is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of 2020, the population was 16,070 by the United States Census Bureau. For statistical purposes, the Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Radford with neighboring Montgomery County.
Radford is included in the Blacksburg–Christiansburg metropolitan area.
Radford is the home of Radford University. Despite its name, the Radford Arsenal, historically a major employer of city residents, is in neighboring Pulaski and Montgomery counties. Radford City has four schools: McHarg Elementary, Belle Heth Elementary, Dalton Intermediate, and Radford High School.
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Living in Radford
- Median household income
- $57,348
- Median home value
- $220,700
- Median rent
- $1,033/mo
- Median age
- 23.3
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Radford had 16,070 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,070 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,661 per sq mi (641 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Radford at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Radford city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,070 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.68 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,103 ft (641 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1201° N, 80.5591° W |
| ZIP codes | 24141, 24129, 24142 |
| Official website | radfordva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5165392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Radford
- Fairlawn2.1 mi NE
- New River2.6 mi NW
- Plum Creek3.1 mi E
- Belview4.2 mi NE
- Belspring6.0 mi NW
- Snowville6.9 mi S
- Prices Fork7.1 mi NE
- Dublin7.3 mi W
- Riner7.5 mi SE
- Parrott7.6 mi NW
- Christiansburg8.6 mi E
- Merrimac9.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Radford
What county is Radford in?
Radford is in Radford city, Virginia.
What is the population of Radford, VA?
16,070 people lived in Radford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Radford, VA?
The main ZIP code is 24141. Other ZIP codes: 24129, 24142.
What is the elevation of Radford?
2,103 feet (641 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Radford?
Fairlawn (2.1 mi), New River (2.6 mi), Plum Creek (3.1 mi), Belview (4.2 mi), Belspring (6.0 mi).
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