Rocky Mount

Town in Franklin County, Virginia

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Rocky Mount is a town in Franklin County, Virginia, with 4,903 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Henry Fork, 2.5 miles S.

About Rocky Mount

Rocky Mount is a town in and the county seat of Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The town is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area, and had a population of 4,903 as of the 2020 census. It is located in the Roanoke Region of Virginia.

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Median household income
$63,280
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$890/mo
Median age
45.6
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Rocky Mount, VA population

Rocky Mount had 4,903 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,903
Density718 per sq mi (277 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rocky Mount at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyFranklin County
TypeTown
Population4,903 (2020)
Land area6.83 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates37.0044° N, 79.8848° W
ZIP code24151
Official websiterockymountva.org
Census code (GEOID)5168496

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mount

What county is Rocky Mount in?

Rocky Mount is in Franklin County, Virginia.

What is the population of Rocky Mount, VA?

4,903 people lived in Rocky Mount at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rocky Mount, VA?

The ZIP code of Rocky Mount is 24151.

What is the elevation of Rocky Mount?

1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rocky Mount?

Henry Fork (2.5 mi), Ferrum (7.6 mi), Boones Mill (8.5 mi), Union Hall (11.3 mi), Westlake Corner (13.0 mi).

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