Stonega
Census-designated place in Wise County, Virginia
Stonega is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wise County, Virginia, with 93 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,818 ft (554 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Osaka, 1.4 miles W.
- 93residents (2020 Census)
- 1,818 ftelevation · 554 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 150 / sq mipopulation density
- 24216ZIP code
About Stonega
Stonega is a Census-designated place and coal town located in Wise County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stonega had a population of 93. It is part of the Big Stone Gap, Virginia micropolitan area. The community was founded in 1895 to provide housing and coking facilities for the Virginia Coal and Iron Company before being leased to the Stonega Coke and Coal Company in 1902. The community was owned and operated as a company town until after World War II. Their post office closed in 2002.
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Living in Stonega
- Median household income
- $39,712
- Median home value
- $63,900
- Median age
- 79.4
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Stonega had 93 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 93 |
|---|---|
| Density | 150 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stonega at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wise County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 93 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9522° N, 82.7899° W |
| ZIP code | 24216 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5175680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stonega
- Osaka1.4 mi W
- Appalachia2.7 mi S
- Dunbar2.8 mi NE
- Big Stone Gap East5.7 mi SE
- Big Stone Gap6.2 mi S
- East Stone Gap6.5 mi SE
- Lynch, KY6.9 mi W
- Benham, KY9.0 mi W
- Norton9.2 mi E
- Keokee9.2 mi SW
- Whitesburg, KY11.6 mi N
- Cumberland, KY11.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Stonega
What county is Stonega in?
Stonega is in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the population of Stonega, VA?
93 people lived in Stonega at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stonega, VA?
The ZIP code of Stonega is 24216.
What is the elevation of Stonega?
1,818 feet (554 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stonega?
Osaka (1.4 mi), Appalachia (2.7 mi), Dunbar (2.8 mi), Big Stone Gap East (5.7 mi), Big Stone Gap (6.2 mi).
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