Spotsylvania Courthouse
Census-designated place in Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Spotsylvania Courthouse is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, with 5,610 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fredericksburg, 9.0 miles NE.
- 5,610residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 10.7 sq miland area · 27.8 km²
- 523 / sq mipopulation density
- 22553ZIP code
About Spotsylvania Courthouse
Spotsylvania Courthouse is a census-designated place (CDP) and the county seat of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States, located 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Fredericksburg. Recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP), the population was 5,610 at the 2020 census.
During the American Civil War, the crossroads community became a Union objective during the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, fought May 8–21, 1864. The battle, which ended in stalemate, included a brutal 20-hour struggle over a section of the Confederate defenses that became known as the "Bloody Angle". The site of the Bloody Angle and other portions of the battlefield are preserved as part of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields Memorial National Military Park and administered by the National Park Service. The Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park includes three cemeteries. Over 15,000 Union soldiers, many unidentified, are buried in the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. The other two cemeteries are dedicated to fallen Confederate soldiers.
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Living in Spotsylvania Courthouse
- Median household income
- $95,331
- Median home value
- $395,700
- Median rent
- $1,398/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Spotsylvania Courthouse had 5,610 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,610 |
|---|---|
| Density | 523 per sq mi (202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spotsylvania Courthouse at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,610 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.73 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1994° N, 77.5938° W |
| ZIP code | 22553 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5174470 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spotsylvania Courthouse
- Fredericksburg9.0 mi NE
- Lake Wilderness10.2 mi NW
- Chatham Heights10.7 mi NE
- Ferry Farm10.8 mi NE
- Stafford Lakes Village11.3 mi N
- Falmouth11.5 mi NE
- England Run12.0 mi NE
- Grafton Village12.2 mi NE
- Falls Run12.4 mi NE
- Lake Land'Or12.8 mi S
- Leeland Station12.8 mi NE
- Lake of the Woods12.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Spotsylvania Courthouse
What county is Spotsylvania Courthouse in?
Spotsylvania Courthouse is in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
What is the population of Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA?
5,610 people lived in Spotsylvania Courthouse at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA?
The ZIP code of Spotsylvania Courthouse is 22553.
What is the elevation of Spotsylvania Courthouse?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spotsylvania Courthouse?
Fredericksburg (9.0 mi), Lake Wilderness (10.2 mi), Chatham Heights (10.7 mi), Ferry Farm (10.8 mi), Stafford Lakes Village (11.3 mi).
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