Albright
Town in Preston County, West Virginia
Albright is a town in Preston County, West Virginia, with 249 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,211 ft (369 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kingwood, 2.8 miles SW.
- 249residents (2020 Census)
- 1,211 ftelevation · 369 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 1,073 / sq mipopulation density
- 26537ZIP code
About Albright
Albright is a town in central Preston County, West Virginia, United States, along the Cheat River. The population was 260 at the 2020 census. Albright was incorporated in 1914.
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Living in Albright
- Median household income
- $60,000
- Median home value
- $39,000
- Median rent
- $1,020/mo
- Median age
- 29.4
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Albright had 249 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 249 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,073 per sq mi (414 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albright at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Preston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 249 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4947° N, 79.6398° W |
| ZIP code | 26537 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5400748 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albright
- Kingwood2.8 mi SW
- Terra Alta6.2 mi SE
- Reedsville8.6 mi W
- Tunnelton9.1 mi SW
- Masontown9.4 mi NW
- Arthurdale9.5 mi W
- Hutton, MD10.2 mi SE
- Rowlesburg10.3 mi S
- Bruceton Mills11.4 mi N
- Crellin, MD11.7 mi SE
- Brandonville11.9 mi N
- Aurora12.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Albright
What county is Albright in?
Albright is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Albright, WV?
249 people lived in Albright at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albright, WV?
The ZIP code of Albright is 26537.
What is the elevation of Albright?
1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albright?
Kingwood (2.8 mi), Terra Alta (6.2 mi), Reedsville (8.6 mi), Tunnelton (9.1 mi), Masontown (9.4 mi).
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