Big Chimney
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Big Chimney is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 629 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Pinch, 3.0 miles E.
- 629residents (2020 Census)
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 314 / sq mipopulation density
- 25156ZIP code
About Big Chimney
Big Chimney is a census-designated place (CDP) located on U.S. Route 119 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 629 (slightly up from 627 at the 2010 census). It is accessible by West Virginia Route 114 or exit 5 from I-79. The town is named after the tall chimney of the local salt works, which was a prominent landmark.
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Living in Big Chimney
- Median household income
- $43,403
- Median age
- 59.3
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Big Chimney had 629 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 629 |
|---|---|
| Density | 314 per sq mi (121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Chimney at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 629 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Coordinates | 38.4151° N, 81.5317° W |
| ZIP code | 25156 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5407204 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Chimney
- Pinch3.0 mi E
- Elkview3.3 mi E
- Coal Fork6.2 mi S
- Charleston7.1 mi SW
- Sissonville7.9 mi NW
- Malden8.0 mi S
- Rand9.4 mi S
- Dupont City10.5 mi S
- Clendenin10.9 mi NE
- South Charleston11.0 mi SW
- Dunbar11.5 mi W
- Marmet11.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Big Chimney
What county is Big Chimney in?
Big Chimney is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Big Chimney, WV?
629 people lived in Big Chimney at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Chimney, WV?
The ZIP code of Big Chimney is 25156.
What towns are near Big Chimney?
Pinch (3.0 mi), Elkview (3.3 mi), Coal Fork (6.2 mi), Charleston (7.1 mi), Sissonville (7.9 mi).
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