Vinton, Virginia

Vinton, Virginia
Downtown Vinton
Location in Virginia
Coordinates: 37°16′41″N 79°53′43″W / 37.27806°N 79.89528°W / 37.27806; -79.89528
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyRoanoke
Founded1884
Government
  MayorBradley E. Grose
Area
  Total
3.15 sq mi (8.2 km2)
  Land3.11 sq mi (8.1 km2)
  Water0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
925 ft (282 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,059
  Density2,600/sq mi (990/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
24179
Area code(s)540 and 826
FIPS code51-81280
GNIS feature ID1500260
Websitewww.vintonva.gov

Vinton is a town in eastern Roanoke County, Virginia, United States. The population was 8,059 at the 2020 census. Vinton is part of the Roanoke metropolitan area and the Roanoke Region of Virginia.