Chelyan
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Chelyan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 681 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shrewsbury, 1.2 miles NE.
- 681residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 1,595 / sq mipopulation density
- 25067ZIP code
About Chelyan
Chelyan ( SHEEL-yən) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. Chelyan is located on the south bank of the Kanawha River, southeast of Chesapeake. It is served by Exit 85 of the West Virginia Turnpike. As of the 2020 census, its population was 681.
The community has the name of Chelyan Calvert, the child of an early postmaster.
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Living in Chelyan
- Median household income
- $34,175
- Median home value
- $103,500
- Median age
- 24.9
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Chelyan had 681 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 681 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,595 per sq mi (616 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chelyan at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 681 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1971° N, 81.4860° W |
| ZIP code | 25067 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5414812 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chelyan
- Shrewsbury1.2 mi NE
- East Bank2.6 mi NE
- Cedar Grove3.1 mi NE
- Chesapeake3.3 mi NW
- Glasgow3.8 mi E
- Belle3.8 mi NW
- Hansford4.9 mi E
- Hollygrove5.1 mi E
- Pratt5.4 mi E
- Marmet5.9 mi NW
- Handley6.1 mi E
- Dupont City6.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chelyan
What county is Chelyan in?
Chelyan is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Chelyan, WV?
681 people lived in Chelyan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chelyan, WV?
The ZIP code of Chelyan is 25067.
What is the elevation of Chelyan?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chelyan?
Shrewsbury (1.2 mi), East Bank (2.6 mi), Cedar Grove (3.1 mi), Chesapeake (3.3 mi), Glasgow (3.8 mi).
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