Coal City
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Coal City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 1,689 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,612 ft (796 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sophia, 3.0 miles NW.
- 1,689residents (2020 Census)
- 2,612 ftelevation · 796 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 268 / sq mipopulation density
- 25908main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Coal City
Coal City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,689 at the 2020 census. Coal City's population is composed of other surrounding unincorporated communities (Whitby, Jonben, and Fireco).
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Living in Coal City
- Median household income
- $20,491
- Median home value
- $9,999
- Median age
- 59.3
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Coal City had 1,689 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,689 |
|---|---|
| Density | 268 per sq mi (103 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Coal City at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,689 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.31 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,612 ft (796 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6766° N, 81.2141° W |
| ZIP codes | 25908, 25823, 25878 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5416516 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Coal City
- Sophia3.0 mi NW
- Crab Orchard4.5 mi N
- Beaver5.0 mi NE
- MacArthur5.0 mi N
- Glen White5.1 mi NW
- Daniels5.6 mi NE
- Helen6.0 mi SW
- Lester6.2 mi NW
- Raleigh6.3 mi NE
- Mabscott6.4 mi N
- Rhodell6.8 mi SW
- Shady Spring6.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Coal City
What county is Coal City in?
Coal City is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Coal City, WV?
1,689 people lived in Coal City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Coal City, WV?
The main ZIP code is 25908. Other ZIP codes: 25823, 25878.
What is the elevation of Coal City?
2,612 feet (796 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Coal City?
Sophia (3.0 mi), Crab Orchard (4.5 mi), Beaver (5.0 mi), MacArthur (5.0 mi), Glen White (5.1 mi).
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