Cucumber
Census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia
Cucumber is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 74 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,542 ft (470 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berwind, 2.2 miles SW.
- 74residents (2020 Census)
- 1,542 ftelevation · 470 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 164 / sq mipopulation density
- 24826ZIP code
About Cucumber
Cucumber is a census-designated place (CDP) in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. Its population was 74 at the 2020 census. The community is centered on mining. Named either for nearby Cucumber Creek or for the cucumber trees in the area, it is the only community in the United States with this name. Its post office was still active as of October 2011 (see image).
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Cucumber had 74 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 74 |
|---|---|
| Density | 164 per sq mi (63 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cucumber at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 74 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2786° N, 81.6241° W |
| ZIP code | 24826 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5419492 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cucumber
- Berwind2.2 mi SW
- War3.6 mi NW
- Amonate, VA6.1 mi S
- Bartley7.2 mi NW
- Gary7.6 mi NE
- Raysal9.3 mi NW
- Abbs Valley, VA9.5 mi E
- Welch10.5 mi N
- Pageton10.6 mi NE
- Bradshaw10.7 mi NW
- Anawalt10.8 mi E
- Jewell Ridge, VA11.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Cucumber
What county is Cucumber in?
Cucumber is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Cucumber, WV?
74 people lived in Cucumber at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cucumber, WV?
The ZIP code of Cucumber is 24826.
What is the elevation of Cucumber?
1,542 feet (470 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cucumber?
Berwind (2.2 mi), War (3.6 mi), Amonate (6.1 mi), Bartley (7.2 mi), Gary (7.6 mi).
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