Buckhannon
City in Upshur County, West Virginia
Buckhannon is a city in Upshur County, West Virginia, with 5,186 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,430 ft (436 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hinkleville, 5.1 miles S.
- 5,186residents (2020 Census)
- 1,430 ftelevation · 436 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 1,821 / sq mipopulation density
- 26201ZIP code
About Buckhannon
Buckhannon is the only incorporated city in, and the county seat of, Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. Located along the Buckhannon River, the population was 5,299 as of the 2020 census. The city is 46 miles (74 km) southwest of Morgantown, 88 miles (142 km) northeast of the capital city of Charleston, and 100 miles (160 km) south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is home to West Virginia Wesleyan College and the West Virginia Strawberry Festival, held annually during the third week of May.
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Living in Buckhannon
- Median household income
- $54,615
- Median home value
- $158,100
- Median rent
- $885/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Buckhannon had 5,186 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,186 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,821 per sq mi (703 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buckhannon at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Upshur County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,186 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.85 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9927° N, 80.2282° W |
| ZIP code | 26201 |
| Official website | buckhannonwv.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5411188 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buckhannon
- Hinkleville5.1 mi S
- Adrian6.4 mi S
- Century7.7 mi N
- Rock Cave12.1 mi SW
- Jane Lew12.6 mi NW
- Weston13.0 mi W
- Lost Creek13.4 mi NW
- Philippi14.3 mi NE
- Norton14.5 mi E
- Junior14.7 mi E
- Belington15.5 mi E
- Womelsdorf (Coalton)15.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buckhannon
What county is Buckhannon in?
Buckhannon is in Upshur County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Buckhannon, WV?
5,186 people lived in Buckhannon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buckhannon, WV?
The ZIP code of Buckhannon is 26201.
What is the elevation of Buckhannon?
1,430 feet (436 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buckhannon?
Hinkleville (5.1 mi), Adrian (6.4 mi), Century (7.7 mi), Rock Cave (12.1 mi), Jane Lew (12.6 mi).
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