Ansted
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia

Ansted is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 1,303 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,319 ft (402 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fayetteville, 4.9 miles S.
- 1,303residents (2020 Census)
- 1,319 ftelevation · 402 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 759 / sq mipopulation density
- 25812ZIP code
About Ansted
Ansted is a town in Fayette County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The population was 1,303 at the 2020 census. It is situated on high bluffs along U.S. Route 60 on a portion of the Midland Trail (a National Scenic Byway) near Hawks Nest overlooking the New River far below.
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Living in Ansted
- Median household income
- $38,375
- Median home value
- $68,700
- Median rent
- $988/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Ansted had 1,303 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,303 |
|---|---|
| Density | 759 per sq mi (293 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ansted at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,303 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1352° N, 81.1035° W |
| ZIP code | 25812 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5401996 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ansted
- Fayetteville4.9 mi S
- Hico5.2 mi E
- Gauley Bridge6.2 mi W
- Glen Ferris6.5 mi W
- Garten7.1 mi S
- Charlton Heights7.2 mi W
- Belva8.2 mi NW
- Deep Water8.2 mi W
- Falls View8.2 mi W
- Beards Fork8.3 mi SW
- Gatewood9.3 mi S
- Boomer9.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ansted
What county is Ansted in?
Ansted is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Ansted, WV?
1,303 people lived in Ansted at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ansted, WV?
The ZIP code of Ansted is 25812.
What is the elevation of Ansted?
1,319 feet (402 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ansted?
Fayetteville (4.9 mi), Hico (5.2 mi), Gauley Bridge (6.2 mi), Glen Ferris (6.5 mi), Garten (7.1 mi).
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