Eccles
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Eccles is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 334 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,096 ft (639 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mabscott, 2.8 miles E.
- 334residents (2020 Census)
- 2,096 ftelevation · 639 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 486 / sq mipopulation density
- 25851ZIP code
About Eccles
Eccles is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Eccles is located on West Virginia Route 3, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Beckley. Eccles has a post office with ZIP code 25836. As of the 2020 census, its population was 334 (down from 362 at the 2010 census).
The community was originally named after the book of Ecclesiastes from the bible, where the mining company of its namesake was formed around the turn of the century. The name was later shortened by the local post office to Eccles to allow for easier postage and mail flow due to a common inability to correctly spell the name. Eccles is the site of the April 28, 1914 Eccles coal mining disaster, which took the lives of 180 men.
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Eccles had 334 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 334 |
|---|---|
| Density | 486 per sq mi (188 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eccles at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 334 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.69 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7846° N, 81.2611° W |
| ZIP code | 25851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5423644 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eccles
- Mabscott2.8 mi E
- Crab Orchard3.4 mi SE
- Glen White3.9 mi S
- MacArthur4.0 mi SE
- Lester4.3 mi SW
- Sprague4.4 mi E
- Prosperity5.1 mi NE
- Sophia5.4 mi S
- Raleigh5.4 mi E
- Beckley5.5 mi E
- Bradley6.3 mi NE
- Stanaford6.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Eccles
What county is Eccles in?
Eccles is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Eccles, WV?
334 people lived in Eccles at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eccles, WV?
The ZIP code of Eccles is 25851.
What is the elevation of Eccles?
2,096 feet (639 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eccles?
Mabscott (2.8 mi), Crab Orchard (3.4 mi), Glen White (3.9 mi), MacArthur (4.0 mi), Lester (4.3 mi).
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