Addison (Webster Springs)
Town in Webster County, West Virginia
Addison (Webster Springs) is a town in Webster County, West Virginia, with 731 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,460 ft (445 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parcoal, 2.1 miles SE.
- 731residents (2020 Census)
- 1,460 ftelevation · 445 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 1,622 / sq mipopulation density
- 26288ZIP code
About Addison (Webster Springs)
Addison, commonly known as Webster Springs, is a town in Webster County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. Although it was incorporated as Addison in 1892, it is more frequently referred to as Webster Springs, the name of the town's post office. The population was 731 at the 2020 census.
The town was named for Addison McLaughlin, upon whose land the town was originally laid out. It was famous in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for its numerous salt sulfur water wells. People believed that the water from the wells had medicinal qualities.
Webster Springs sits at the confluence of the Elk River and its Back Fork. The town has numerous shops, retail stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, a motel, and several restaurants. Government offices for the municipality, county, and state are available in the town. The town is served by the Addison Public Library and fire service is provided by the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
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Living in Addison (Webster Springs)
- Median household income
- $33,333
- Median home value
- $89,200
- Median rent
- $657/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Addison (Webster Springs) had 731 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 731 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,622 per sq mi (626 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Addison (Webster Springs) at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 731 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4777° N, 80.4053° W |
| ZIP code | 26288 |
| Official website | websterwv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5400364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Addison (Webster Springs)
- Parcoal2.1 mi SE
- Bergoo5.8 mi E
- Cowen9.3 mi SW
- Camden-on-Gauley12.8 mi SW
- Tioga14.0 mi W
- Pickens16.0 mi NE
- Craigsville16.9 mi SW
- Birch River18.8 mi W
- Richwood19.0 mi S
- Helvetia19.3 mi NE
- Fenwick19.6 mi SW
- Valley Head20.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Addison (Webster Springs)
What county is Addison (Webster Springs) in?
Addison (Webster Springs) is in Webster County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Addison (Webster Springs), WV?
731 people lived in Addison (Webster Springs) at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Addison (Webster Springs), WV?
The ZIP code of Addison (Webster Springs) is 26288.
What is the elevation of Addison (Webster Springs)?
1,460 feet (445 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Addison (Webster Springs)?
Parcoal (2.1 mi), Bergoo (5.8 mi), Cowen (9.3 mi), Camden-on-Gauley (12.8 mi), Tioga (14.0 mi).
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