Rural Retreat
Town in Wythe County, Virginia

Rural Retreat is a town in Wythe County, Virginia, with 1,546 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,513 ft (766 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Atkins, 7.2 miles W.
- 1,546residents (2020 Census)
- 2,513 ftelevation · 766 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 679 / sq mipopulation density
- 24368ZIP code
About Rural Retreat
Rural Retreat is a town in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rural Retreat had a population of 1,546.
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Living in Rural Retreat
- Median household income
- $61,979
- Median home value
- $185,800
- Median rent
- $800/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Rural Retreat had 1,546 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,546 |
|---|---|
| Density | 679 per sq mi (262 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rural Retreat at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wythe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,546 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,513 ft (766 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9051° N, 81.2773° W |
| ZIP code | 24368 |
| Official website | townofruralretreat.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5169456 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rural Retreat
- Atkins7.2 mi W
- Wytheville10.9 mi E
- Sugar Grove12.1 mi SW
- Marion14.0 mi W
- Bland16.1 mi NE
- Troutdale17.0 mi SW
- Ivanhoe17.6 mi E
- McMullin17.6 mi W
- Fort Chiswell17.9 mi E
- Gratton17.9 mi NW
- Max Meadows18.2 mi E
- Bastian18.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rural Retreat
What county is Rural Retreat in?
Rural Retreat is in Wythe County, Virginia.
What is the population of Rural Retreat, VA?
1,546 people lived in Rural Retreat at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rural Retreat, VA?
The ZIP code of Rural Retreat is 24368.
What is the elevation of Rural Retreat?
2,513 feet (766 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rural Retreat?
Atkins (7.2 mi), Wytheville (10.9 mi), Sugar Grove (12.1 mi), Marion (14.0 mi), Bland (16.1 mi).
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