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Norton, VA
City in Norton city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24273.
Population
3,577
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
478
ZIP codes
1
Norton and its ZIP codes
Norton at a glance
- Norton is about 2.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,495, 55% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,000 (71% below Virginia) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Norton, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,495
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$110,000
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (400), Irish Americans (349), Scottish Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norton city. PPP loans are for Norton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,561
3,167 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$38.3M
FY 2026, $10,384 per person
How people get to work
Norton, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit4.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
191
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
23
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 25°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Norton
1 in or overlapping Norton. Population shown
Cities near Norton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WiseTown | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| The University of Virginia's College at WiseCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| TacomaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Big Stone Gap EastCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| East Stone GapCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| AppalachiaTown | 8.6 mi | 3.4 |
| StonegaCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Big Stone GapTown | 9.2 mi | 4.8 |
| CoeburnTown | 9.5 mi | 2 |
| OsakaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| DungannonTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| PoundTown | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Lynch, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Payne Gap, KYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norton, VA in?
- Norton is in Norton city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Norton, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norton include 24273.
- What is the population of Norton, VA?
- About 3,577 people live in Norton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norton?
- Nearby places include Wise (4.6 mi), The University of Virginia's College at Wise (5.4 mi), Tacoma (5.8 mi), Big Stone Gap East (6.8 mi), Dunbar (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023