Cross Lanes

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Aerial view of Cross Lanes, West Virginia
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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.

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, WV population

Cross Lanes had 9,727 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,727
Density1,556 per sq mi (601 per km²)

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

Cross Lanes at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyKanawha County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population9,727 (2020)
Land area6.25 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Coordinates38.4394° N, 81.7739° W
ZIP code25313
Census code (GEOID)5419108

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

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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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