Westwood
Census-designated place in Boyd County, Kentucky
Westwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Boyd County, Kentucky, with 4,387 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bellefonte, 1.5 miles NW.
- 4,387residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 1,174 / sq mipopulation density
- 41101ZIP code
About Westwood
Westwood is a census-designated place in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 4,387 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Ashland, the two areas are closely affiliated, sharing a ZIP code and bus system. Westwood is located on a flat to hilly elevation just west of the Ohio River. The flat hilltop is unusual to eastern Kentucky and was created by the preglacial Teays River which existed in ancient times and flowed in the opposite direction of the Ohio River. Westwood is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
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Living in Westwood
- Median household income
- $73,511
- Median home value
- $92,200
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Westwood had 4,387 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,387 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,174 per sq mi (453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Westwood at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Boyd County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,387 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.74 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4788° N, 82.6809° W |
| ZIP code | 41101 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2182146 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Westwood
- Bellefonte1.5 mi NW
- Ironville1.8 mi SW
- Ashland2.4 mi SE
- Russell2.5 mi N
- Coal Grove, OH2.6 mi E
- Ironton, OH3.7 mi N
- Flatwoods4.1 mi NW
- Raceland5.1 mi NW
- Worthington5.8 mi NW
- Catlettsburg6.0 mi SE
- Hanging Rock, OH6.2 mi NW
- Cannonsburg6.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Westwood
What county is Westwood in?
Westwood is in Boyd County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Westwood, KY?
4,387 people lived in Westwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Westwood, KY?
The ZIP code of Westwood is 41101.
What is the elevation of Westwood?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Westwood?
Bellefonte (1.5 mi), Ironville (1.8 mi), Ashland (2.4 mi), Russell (2.5 mi), Coal Grove (2.6 mi).
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