Alderson
Town in Summers County, West Virginia

Alderson is a town in Summers County, West Virginia, with 975 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,549 ft (472 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ronceverte, 9.5 miles E.
- 975residents (2020 Census)
- 1,549 ftelevation · 472 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 1,091 / sq mipopulation density
- 24910ZIP code
About Alderson
Alderson is a town in Greenbrier and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia, on both sides of the Greenbrier River. The population was 975 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Alderson
- Median household income
- $32,212
- Median home value
- $130,400
- Median age
- 53.3
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Alderson had 975 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 975 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,091 per sq mi (421 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alderson at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Summers County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 975 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7297° N, 80.6420° W |
| ZIP code | 24910 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5400772 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alderson
- Ronceverte9.5 mi E
- Fairlea10.6 mi E
- Union11.1 mi SE
- Lewisburg13.0 mi NE
- Hinton13.6 mi W
- Meadow Bridge14.7 mi NW
- Rupert16.4 mi N
- Rainelle17.9 mi NW
- White Sulphur Springs19.3 mi E
- Quinwood23.0 mi N
- Falling Spring24.1 mi NE
- Peterstown24.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Alderson
What county is Alderson in?
Alderson is in Summers County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Alderson, WV?
975 people lived in Alderson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alderson, WV?
The ZIP code of Alderson is 24910.
What is the elevation of Alderson?
1,549 feet (472 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alderson?
Ronceverte (9.5 mi), Fairlea (10.6 mi), Union (11.1 mi), Lewisburg (13.0 mi), Hinton (13.6 mi).
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