Benwood
City in Marshall County, West Virginia
Benwood is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, with 1,252 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McMechen, 1.2 miles S.
- 1,252residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 962 / sq mipopulation density
- 26040main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Benwood
Benwood is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The population was 1,269 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Benwood
- Median household income
- $43,636
- Median home value
- $74,900
- Median rent
- $677/mo
- Median age
- 51.6
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Benwood had 1,252 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,252 |
|---|---|
| Density | 962 per sq mi (371 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benwood at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Marshall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,252 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0033° N, 80.7315° W |
| ZIP codes | 26040, 26031 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5406340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benwood
- McMechen1.2 mi S
- Bellaire, OH1.2 mi NW
- Shadyside, OH2.4 mi SW
- Bethlehem4.0 mi NE
- Glen Dale4.1 mi S
- Bridgeport, OH4.3 mi N
- Brookside, OH4.9 mi N
- Neffs, OH5.1 mi NW
- Wolfhurst, OH5.2 mi NW
- Wheeling5.3 mi N
- Moundsville5.6 mi S
- Lansing, OH6.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benwood
What county is Benwood in?
Benwood is in Marshall County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Benwood, WV?
1,252 people lived in Benwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benwood, WV?
The main ZIP code is 26040. Other ZIP codes: 26031.
What is the elevation of Benwood?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benwood?
McMechen (1.2 mi), Bellaire (1.2 mi), Shadyside (2.4 mi), Bethlehem (4.0 mi), Glen Dale (4.1 mi).
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