Charles Town
City in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Charles Town is a city in Jefferson County, West Virginia, with 6,534 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 538 ft (164 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ranson, 3.0 miles N.
- 6,534residents (2020 Census)
- 538 ftelevation · 164 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 1,114 / sq mipopulation density
- 25414ZIP code
About Charles Town
Charles Town is a city in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 6,534 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 8,869 in 2024. The city is named for its founder Charles Washington, youngest brother of President George Washington. It is part of the northwestern fringes of the Washington metropolitan area.
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Living in Charles Town
- Median household income
- $89,263
- Median home value
- $377,700
- Median rent
- $1,115/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Charles Town had 6,534 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,534 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,114 per sq mi (430 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charles Town at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,534 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.87 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2640° N, 77.8813° W |
| ZIP code | 25414 |
| Official website | charlestownwv.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5414610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charles Town
- Ranson3.0 mi N
- Shannondale5.2 mi SE
- Middleway6.0 mi NW
- Shenandoah Junction6.3 mi N
- Bolivar8.1 mi NE
- Harpers Ferry8.6 mi NE
- Shenandoah Retreat, VA8.7 mi S
- Hillsboro, VA9.5 mi SE
- Berryville, VA9.6 mi SW
- Brucetown, VA9.8 mi W
- Sandy Hook, MD10.4 mi NE
- Round Hill, VA10.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Town
What county is Charles Town in?
Charles Town is in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Charles Town, WV?
6,534 people lived in Charles Town at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charles Town, WV?
The ZIP code of Charles Town is 25414.
What is the elevation of Charles Town?
538 feet (164 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charles Town?
Ranson (3.0 mi), Shannondale (5.2 mi), Middleway (6.0 mi), Shenandoah Junction (6.3 mi), Bolivar (8.1 mi).
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