Cross Lanes
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Cross Lanes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 9,727 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nitro, 2.7 miles SW.
- 9,727residents (2020 Census)
- 709 ftelevation · 216 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.2 km²
- 1,556 / sq mipopulation density
- 25313ZIP code
About Cross Lanes
Cross Lanes is a census-designated place (CDP) and suburb of Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 9,727 (down from 9,995 at the 2010 census).
An EF2 tornado struck and heavily damaged the north side of town on April 2, 2024.
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Living in Cross Lanes
- Median household income
- $63,537
- Median home value
- $153,800
- Median rent
- $949/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Cross Lanes had 9,727 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,727 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,556 per sq mi (601 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cross Lanes at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,727 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.25 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4394° N, 81.7739° W |
| ZIP code | 25313 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5419108 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cross Lanes
- Nitro2.7 mi SW
- Poca3.2 mi NW
- Raymond City4.1 mi NW
- Institute4.2 mi S
- Jefferson4.4 mi S
- West Dunbar4.8 mi S
- St. Albans4.9 mi SW
- Dunbar5.2 mi SE
- Bancroft6.3 mi NW
- Hometown7.6 mi NW
- South Charleston7.6 mi SE
- Teays Valley8.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cross Lanes
What county is Cross Lanes in?
Cross Lanes is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Cross Lanes, WV?
9,727 people lived in Cross Lanes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cross Lanes, WV?
The ZIP code of Cross Lanes is 25313.
What is the elevation of Cross Lanes?
709 feet (216 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cross Lanes?
Nitro (2.7 mi), Poca (3.2 mi), Raymond City (4.1 mi), Institute (4.2 mi), Jefferson (4.4 mi).
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