Chesapeake

Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia

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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.

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, WV population

Chesapeake had 1,335 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,335
Density2,773 per sq mi (1,071 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Chesapeake at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyKanawha County
TypeTown
Population1,335 (2020)
Land area0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Water area0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²)
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Coordinates38.2229° N, 81.5362° W
ZIP code25214
Census code (GEOID)5415028

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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