Radford, VA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Radford, VA is a small incorporated city located in City of Radford in the state of Virginia. Our data estimates 18,249 residents, places it at 37.123°N, 80.559°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Radford, VA?

What is the population of Radford, VA?

Radford has an estimated population of 18,249. That makes it the 72nd 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 Radford is roughly 11.9 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 Sudley (18,575), Franklin Farm (18,321), Merrifield (18,291), Idylwood (18,273), Bon Air (18,052). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Radford differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Radford?

Radford has about 1,886 people per square mile (728 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Virginia, it is denser than about 76% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Radford use?

Radford uses 3 ZIP codes: 24142, 24141, 24143. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. 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 Radford in?

Radford 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 251 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 Radford located in Virginia?

Radford lies in the southern part of Virginia, at 37.123° north latitude and 80.559° west longitude. The state capital, Richmond, is about 172 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Princeton, WV, roughly 34 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Radford is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Roanoke, VA, 35 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Radford, VA?

The closest listed place to Radford is Christiansburg, VA, 8.7 miles to the east. 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.

Which county is Radford in?

Radford is in City of Radford, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 51750. 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 Radford from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Radford is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 318 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,122 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Radford?

No. In our data, Radford in City of Radford, 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.

Planning a move to Radford?

If you are weighing Radford, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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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.