Bolt
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Bolt is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 518 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,988 ft (606 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lester, 6.6 miles E.
- 518residents (2020 Census)
- 1,988 ftelevation · 606 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 95 / sq mipopulation density
- 25817ZIP code
About Bolt
Bolt is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Bolt is located on West Virginia Route 99, 12 miles (19 km) west of Beckley. Bolt has a post office with ZIP code 25817. As of the 2020 census, its population is 518 (down from 548 at the 2010 census).
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Bolt had 518 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 518 |
|---|---|
| Density | 95 per sq mi (37 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bolt at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 518 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.45 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,988 ft (606 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7586° N, 81.4197° W |
| ZIP code | 25817 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5408956 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bolt
- Lester6.6 mi E
- Glen Fork7.6 mi SW
- Glen White7.9 mi E
- Kopperston8.6 mi W
- Eccles8.8 mi E
- Sophia9.7 mi E
- Helen10.2 mi SE
- Crab Orchard10.4 mi E
- Mabscott11.3 mi E
- Matheny11.8 mi SW
- MacArthur11.9 mi E
- Rhodell12.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Bolt
What county is Bolt in?
Bolt is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Bolt, WV?
518 people lived in Bolt at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bolt, WV?
The ZIP code of Bolt is 25817.
What is the elevation of Bolt?
1,988 feet (606 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bolt?
Lester (6.6 mi), Glen Fork (7.6 mi), Glen White (7.9 mi), Kopperston (8.6 mi), Eccles (8.8 mi).
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