The Plains

Town in Fauquier County, Virginia

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The Plains is a town in Fauquier County, Virginia, with 245 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marshall, 3.4 miles W.

About The Plains

The Plains is a small incorporated town in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. The population was 245 as of the 2020 census, up from 217 at the 2010 census. It is centered on the intersection of VA 55 (John Marshall Highway) and VA 245 (Old Tavern Road). The town of The Plains is situated off I-66. As of November 2024, the mayor of The Plains is Lori Sisson.

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Living in The Plains

Median household income
$84,375
Median home value
$555,600
Median rent
$1,323/mo
Median age
45.6
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The Plains, VA population

The Plains had 245 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census245
Density887 per sq mi (343 per km²)

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

The Plains at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyFauquier County
TypeTown
Population245 (2020)
Land area0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates38.8622° N, 77.7742° W
ZIP code20198
Census code (GEOID)5178192

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

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Frequently asked questions about The Plains

What county is The Plains in?

The Plains is in Fauquier County, Virginia.

What is the population of The Plains, VA?

245 people lived in The Plains at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of The Plains, VA?

The ZIP code of The Plains is 20198.

What is the elevation of The Plains?

610 feet (186 m) above sea level.

What towns are near The Plains?

Marshall (3.4 mi), Rectortown (6.0 mi), Bull Run Mountain Estates (6.6 mi), Middleburg (7.8 mi), Haymarket (8.2 mi).

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