Founded in 1870, Staunton is one of 38 independent cities in the state of Virginia. Historically, Staunton was formed from Augusta County . With FIPS code of 790, Staunton has a population of 25,661 and area of 20 square miles (52 km2).
List of all cities in Staunton City County, VA alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Staunton, VA | 24401 | 540 |
| 24402 | 540 | |
| Staunton Park, VA | 24401 | 540 |
| Western State Hospital, VA | 24401 | 540 |