INDEPENDENT CITY · VA
Galax city, Virginia
Galax city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51640 and an estimated population of 6,717 (Census 2023), 123rd largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Galax city
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- independent city
- FIPS code
- 51640
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 6,717
- Change since 2020
- +0.0%
- State rank
- 123 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Galax city?
Galax city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51640: 51 for the state and 640 for the county.
What state is Galax city in?
Galax city is in Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.