Ansted

Town in Fayette County, West Virginia

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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.

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, WV population

Ansted had 1,303 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,303
Density759 per sq mi (293 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ansted at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyFayette County
TypeTown
Population1,303 (2020)
Land area1.72 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Coordinates38.1352° N, 81.1035° W
ZIP code25812
Census code (GEOID)5401996

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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