Alum Creek
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, West Virginia
Alum Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lincoln County, West Virginia, with 1,595 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tornado, 2.8 miles N.
- 1,595residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.4 km²
- 156 / sq mipopulation density
- 25202ZIP code
About Alum Creek
Alum Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha and Lincoln counties along the Coal River in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It includes the unincorporated communities of Alum Creek, Forks of Coal, and Priestley. The CDP had a population of 1,595 at the 2020 census, down from 1,749 at the 2010 census.
The community was named after nearby Alum Creek, a tributary of the Coal River.
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Living in Alum Creek
- Median household income
- $74,231
- Median home value
- $159,300
- Median rent
- $859/mo
- Median age
- 48.1
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Alum Creek had 1,595 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,595 |
|---|---|
| Density | 156 per sq mi (60 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alum Creek at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,595 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.21 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2890° N, 81.8386° W |
| ZIP code | 25202 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5401396 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alum Creek
- Tornado2.8 mi N
- St. Albans6.2 mi N
- Jefferson6.7 mi NE
- West Dunbar7.3 mi NE
- Institute7.4 mi NE
- South Charleston7.8 mi NE
- Dunbar7.9 mi NE
- Nitro8.6 mi N
- Cross Lanes11.0 mi N
- Teays Valley11.9 mi NW
- Charleston11.9 mi E
- Poca13.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alum Creek
What county is Alum Creek in?
Alum Creek is in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Alum Creek, WV?
1,595 people lived in Alum Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alum Creek, WV?
The ZIP code of Alum Creek is 25202.
What is the elevation of Alum Creek?
620 feet (189 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alum Creek?
Tornado (2.8 mi), St. Albans (6.2 mi), Jefferson (6.7 mi), West Dunbar (7.3 mi), Institute (7.4 mi).
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