Chesapeake
Village in Lawrence County, Ohio

Chesapeake is a village in Lawrence County, Ohio, with 765 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 554 ft (169 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Huntington, 1.7 miles SE.
- 765residents (2020 Census)
- 554 ftelevation · 169 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 1,615 / sq mipopulation density
- 25755ZIP code
About Chesapeake
Chesapeake is a village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. The population was 765 as of the 2020 census. It lies across the Ohio River from Huntington, West Virginia, at the mouth of Symmes Creek.
The Robert C. Byrd Bridge across the Ohio River connects Chesapeake to Huntington's downtown area. At one time, this was the only bridge connection across the Ohio River linking Ohio to Huntington. In recent years, bridges across the Ohio River connecting Ohio to Huntington's East and West sides have been built.
Chesapeake is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
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Living in Chesapeake
- Median household income
- $54,219
- Median home value
- $118,100
- Median rent
- $857/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
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Chesapeake had 765 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 765 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,615 per sq mi (623 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chesapeake at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 765 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4269° N, 82.4562° W |
| ZIP code | 25755 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3913904 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chesapeake
- Huntington, WV1.7 mi SE
- Burlington3.9 mi W
- Proctorville4.1 mi E
- Ceredo, WV5.3 mi SW
- South Point6.7 mi W
- Kenova, WV7.0 mi W
- Lavalette, WV7.2 mi S
- Pea Ridge, WV7.3 mi E
- Catlettsburg, KY8.0 mi W
- Barboursville, WV8.8 mi E
- Athalia9.8 mi NE
- Lesage, WV10.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake
What county is Chesapeake in?
Chesapeake is in Lawrence County, Ohio.
What is the population of Chesapeake, OH?
765 people lived in Chesapeake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chesapeake, OH?
The ZIP code of Chesapeake is 25755.
What is the elevation of Chesapeake?
554 feet (169 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chesapeake?
Huntington (1.7 mi), Burlington (3.9 mi), Proctorville (4.1 mi), Ceredo (5.3 mi), South Point (6.7 mi).
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