Emporia city, Virginia
Emporia city, Virginia, has 5,447 residents (July 2025 estimate). It uses Eastern Time and covers 6.63 sq mi (17.2 km²) of land. It is a county equivalent (independent city).
- Resident population, July 2025
- 5,447
- Land area
- 6.63 sq mi (17.2 km²)
- County seat or government
- No separate county seat is listed for this county equivalent.
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $51,899 ± $7,831
- Median home value
- $148,500 ± $21,557
- Median rent, with utilities
- $1,037 ± $98
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 38.1% ± 6.6 points
- County type
- Independent city
- Metro or micro area
- Outside any metro or micro area
- Water area
- 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
- State
- Virginia
- County code (FIPS)
- 51595
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.696182, -77.535975
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Emporia city
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern TimeAmerica/New_York | UTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
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ZIP Code area
- 2384712,956 people
One ZIP Code area overlaps Emporia city: 23847 (12,956 people, 2020–2024 estimate). Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
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School districts in Emporia city, largest first
- Emporia City Public Schools5,547 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
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- Emporia, Virginia (city)5,547 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Greensville County, Virginia1.7 mi southwest
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