Wise
Town in Wise County, Virginia
Wise is a town in Wise County, Virginia, with 2,971 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,451 ft (747 m) above sea level. The nearest town is The University of Virginia's College at Wise, 1.3 miles E.
- 2,971residents (2020 Census)
- 2,451 ftelevation · 747 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 978 / sq mipopulation density
- 24293ZIP code
About Wise
Wise is a town in Wise County, Virginia. The population was 2,970 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Wise County. It was originally incorporated as the town of Gladeville in 1874. The town's name was changed to Wise in 1924, after Henry A. Wise, the last Virginia governor before the American Civil War and the first governor to hail from the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
The town is also the home of the University of Virginia's College at Wise.
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Living in Wise
- Median household income
- $53,596
- Median home value
- $144,700
- Median rent
- $825/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Wise had 2,971 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,971 |
|---|---|
| Density | 978 per sq mi (378 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wise at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wise County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,971 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.04 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9769° N, 82.5811° W |
| ZIP code | 24293 |
| Official website | townofwise.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5187072 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wise
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise1.3 mi E
- Tacoma4.0 mi SE
- Norton4.0 mi SW
- Riverview6.2 mi SE
- Coeburn6.5 mi E
- Dunbar9.1 mi W
- Pound10.4 mi N
- Big Stone Gap East11.2 mi SW
- Stonega11.7 mi W
- East Stone Gap11.8 mi SW
- Dungannon12.0 mi SE
- Appalachia12.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wise
What county is Wise in?
Wise is in Wise County, Virginia.
What is the population of Wise, VA?
2,971 people lived in Wise at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wise, VA?
The ZIP code of Wise is 24293.
What is the elevation of Wise?
2,451 feet (747 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wise?
The University of Virginia's College at Wise (1.3 mi), Tacoma (4.0 mi), Norton (4.0 mi), Riverview (6.2 mi), Coeburn (6.5 mi).
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