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Census Data for Big Rock

As far as we can tell, Big Rock has not been included in past Census counts, so there is no population information for this community.

While we don't have census information for Big Rock, you might be interested in some nearby communities where we do:

  • Grundy
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Cedarville
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
    • Cedarville is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarville
  • Elkhorn City
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  • Haysi
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Clinchco
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Matewan
    (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
  • Pikeville
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Clintwood
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Bradshaw
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
  • Iaeger
    (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
    • Iaeger is located in McDowell County (WV)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iaeger
  • Williamson
    (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
  • Coal Run Village
    (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Coal Run Village is located in Pike County (KY)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Run Village
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Buchanan County ...

Big Rock is located in Buchanan County<2>.

For more information, please visit our Census Page for Buchanan County.

Miscellaneous Information for Big Rock ...

The Federal government has assigned various identifying codes to each community, county and state. At one time or another, the US Census Bureau has used one (or more) of the following identifiers when referring to either Buchanan County or the community of Big Rock:

  • The GNIS Codes ...
    • The current system of identification is called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). The following GNIS codes relate to Big Rock:
    • GNIS ID for Big Rock: 1495268
    • GNIS ID for Buchanan County: 1497431
    • GNIS ID for State of Virginia: 1779803
  • Misc. Census Codes ...
    • Big Rock is located in Census Region #3 (the South Region) and Division #5 (the South Atlantic Division).
  • The US Postal Service ZIP Code ...
    • While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a community like Big Rock, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Big Rock. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.
    • The ZIP code for Big Rock:24603<3>
  • Census ZCTA Codes ...
    • The US Census Bureau created statistical entities that they call ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) and these ZCTAs are frequently confused with the ZIP codes that come from the US Postal Service (USPS).
    • ZCTAs were first created for the 2000 Census and at that time, they were based upon the USPS ZIP codes. While largely covering the same areas, the boundaries of a ZCTA do not necessarily match the boundaries of a postal ZIP code with the same number. For example, while a postal ZIP code can cross a county or state line, a Census ZCTA can not. They should be treated as separate entities with no correlation between them.

For more information about the various Federal identification codes, please visit our Misc Page for Big Rock.

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Buchanan, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<3>When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Big Rock or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).