Galax, VA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Looking for facts about Galax? It is an incorporated town-sized municipality in City of Galax, Virginia, with an estimated 6,347 people according to our dataset. It lies at 36.666°N, 80.918°W in Eastern time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.
What are the key facts about Galax, VA?
| Place | Galax |
|---|---|
| Type | Incorporated town-sized municipality |
| State | Virginia |
| County | City of Galax (FIPS 51640) |
| Estimated population | 6,347 |
| Density | 769 per sq mi (297 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 36.6661, -80.9176 |
| Time zone | Eastern time (UTC−5, America/New_York) |
| ZIP codes | 1 (24333) |
| Rank in state | 178th of 586 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Winston-Salem, NC (53 mi) |
What is the population of Galax, VA?
Galax has an estimated population of 6,347. That makes it the 178th largest of the 586 places we list in Virginia, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Virginia has about 1,532 residents, so Galax is roughly 4.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Virginia with a similar population include Buena Vista (6,478), Emporia (6,443), Carrollton (6,442), South Run (6,243), Pimmit Hills (6,223). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Galax differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Galax?
Galax has about 769 people per square mile (297 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Virginia, it is denser than about 52% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Galax use?
The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Galax: 24333. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Galax in?
Galax is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 225 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Galax located in Virginia?
Galax lies in the southwestern part of Virginia, at 36.666° north latitude and 80.918° west longitude. The state capital, Richmond, is about 199 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Mount Airy, NC, roughly 20 miles to the southeast, which shows how near Galax is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Winston-Salem, NC, 53 miles to the southeast.
Which cities are near Galax, VA?
The closest listed place to Galax is Mount Airy, NC, 20.0 miles to the southeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy, NC | 20.0 mi | Southeast | 19,119 |
| Wytheville | 22.0 mi | Northwest | 7,921 |
| Pulaski | 28.1 mi | North | 15,407 |
| Elkin, NC | 28.2 mi | South | 6,536 |
| Marion | 35.1 mi | West | 7,414 |
| North Wilkesboro, NC | 36.2 mi | South | 18,066 |
| Radford | 37.3 mi | Northeast | 18,249 |
| King, NC | 41.2 mi | Southeast | 6,861 |
Which county is Galax in?
Galax is in City of Galax, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 51640. The county contains 1 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here. Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Galax from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Galax is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 282 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,106 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 468 mi | Northeast |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,106 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 508 mi | Northwest |
| Houston, TX | 960 mi | Southwest |
| Atlanta, GA | 282 mi | Southwest |
| Denver, CO | 1,314 mi | West |
Are there other places called Galax?
No. In our data, Galax in City of Galax, Virginia is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.
Where to go next
Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.