INDEPENDENT CITY · VA
Roanoke city, Virginia
Roanoke city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51770 and an estimated population of 97,171 (Census 2023), 20th largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Roanoke city
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- independent city
- FIPS code
- 51770
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 97,171
- Change since 2020
- -2.7%
- State rank
- 20 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Major cities in Roanoke city
Other counties in Virginia
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Roanoke city?
Roanoke city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51770: 51 for the state and 770 for the county.
What state is Roanoke city in?
Roanoke 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.