Crab Orchard
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia

Crab Orchard is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 2,416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,290 ft (698 m) above sea level. The nearest town is MacArthur, 1.6 miles E.
- 2,416residents (2020 Census)
- 2,290 ftelevation · 698 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 1,074 / sq mipopulation density
- 25873main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,416 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Crab Orchard
- Median household income
- $43,792
- Median home value
- $168,200
- Median age
- 61.8
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Crab Orchard had 2,416 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,416 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,074 per sq mi (415 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crab Orchard at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,416 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,290 ft (698 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7410° N, 81.2308° W |
| ZIP codes | 25873, 25827 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5418508 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crab Orchard
- MacArthur1.6 mi E
- Mabscott2.2 mi NE
- Sophia2.6 mi SW
- Glen White2.8 mi W
- Eccles3.4 mi NW
- Raleigh3.7 mi E
- Lester4.0 mi W
- Beaver4.1 mi E
- Beckley4.4 mi NE
- Sprague4.5 mi NE
- Coal City4.5 mi S
- Daniels5.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crab Orchard
What county is Crab Orchard in?
Crab Orchard is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Crab Orchard, WV?
2,416 people lived in Crab Orchard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crab Orchard, WV?
The main ZIP code is 25873. Other ZIP codes: 25827.
What is the elevation of Crab Orchard?
2,290 feet (698 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crab Orchard?
MacArthur (1.6 mi), Mabscott (2.2 mi), Sophia (2.6 mi), Glen White (2.8 mi), Eccles (3.4 mi).
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