Powhatan Point
Village in Belmont County, Ohio

Powhatan Point is a village in Belmont County, Ohio, with 1,461 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moundsville, 5.5 miles NE.
- 1,461residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 994 / sq mipopulation density
- 43942ZIP code
About Powhatan Point
Powhatan Point is a village in southeastern Belmont County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,461 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area.
While "Powhatan" likely memorializes the Native-American tribe of the same name, the "Point" in the town's name refers to the confluence between the Captina Creek and the Ohio River. Powhatan Point is the closest town on the Ohio side of Captina Island in the Ohio River.
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Living in Powhatan Point
- Median household income
- $48,750
- Median home value
- $109,900
- Median age
- 51.4
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Powhatan Point had 1,461 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,461 |
|---|---|
| Density | 994 per sq mi (384 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Powhatan Point at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Belmont County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,461 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.47 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8623° N, 80.8096° W |
| ZIP code | 43942 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3964542 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Powhatan Point
- Moundsville, WV5.5 mi NE
- Glen Dale, WV6.5 mi NE
- Clarington6.5 mi SW
- Shadyside8.2 mi N
- McMechen, WV9.5 mi NE
- Benwood, WV10.6 mi N
- Glencoe11.1 mi N
- Bellaire11.2 mi N
- Beallsville12.0 mi W
- Neffs12.2 mi N
- Cameron, WV12.9 mi E
- Hannibal13.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Powhatan Point
What county is Powhatan Point in?
Powhatan Point is in Belmont County, Ohio.
What is the population of Powhatan Point, OH?
1,461 people lived in Powhatan Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Powhatan Point, OH?
The ZIP code of Powhatan Point is 43942.
What is the elevation of Powhatan Point?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Powhatan Point?
Moundsville (5.5 mi), Glen Dale (6.5 mi), Clarington (6.5 mi), Shadyside (8.2 mi), McMechen (9.5 mi).
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