Chesapeake
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Chesapeake is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 1,335 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 607 ft (185 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belle, 0.9 miles N.
- 1,335residents (2020 Census)
- 607 ftelevation · 185 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 2,773 / sq mipopulation density
- 25214ZIP code
About Chesapeake
Chesapeake is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,336 at the 2020 census. The town is situated on the Kanawha River.
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Living in Chesapeake
- Median household income
- $60,927
- Median home value
- $84,500
- Median rent
- $967/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Chesapeake had 1,335 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,335 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,773 per sq mi (1,071 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chesapeake at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,335 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2229° N, 81.5362° W |
| ZIP code | 25214 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5415028 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chesapeake
- Belle0.9 mi N
- Marmet2.6 mi NW
- Chelyan3.3 mi SE
- Dupont City3.5 mi NW
- Shrewsbury3.9 mi E
- Rand4.4 mi N
- East Bank5.0 mi E
- Cedar Grove5.3 mi E
- Malden5.5 mi N
- Glasgow6.4 mi E
- Coal Fork7.1 mi N
- Comfort7.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake
What county is Chesapeake in?
Chesapeake is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Chesapeake, WV?
1,335 people lived in Chesapeake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chesapeake, WV?
The ZIP code of Chesapeake is 25214.
What is the elevation of Chesapeake?
607 feet (185 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chesapeake?
Belle (0.9 mi), Marmet (2.6 mi), Chelyan (3.3 mi), Dupont City (3.5 mi), Shrewsbury (3.9 mi).
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