Eleanor
Town in Putnam County, West Virginia

Eleanor is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia, with 1,542 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 604 ft (184 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winfield, 2.2 miles E.
- 1,542residents (2020 Census)
- 604 ftelevation · 184 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 751 / sq mipopulation density
- 25070ZIP code
About Eleanor
Eleanor is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States, along the Kanawha River. Its population was 1,548 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. The town, named for Eleanor Roosevelt, was established as a New Deal project in the 1930s like other Franklin D. Roosevelt towns around the nation (e.g. Greenbelt, Greenhills, Greendale, Hanford, or Norris).
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Living in Eleanor
- Median household income
- $78,578
- Median home value
- $255,400
- Median rent
- $1,070/mo
- Median age
- 45.6
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Eleanor had 1,542 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,542 |
|---|---|
| Density | 751 per sq mi (290 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eleanor at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,542 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.05 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5368° N, 81.9243° W |
| ZIP code | 25070 |
| Official website | eleanorwv.20m.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5424292 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eleanor
- Winfield2.2 mi E
- Hometown3.8 mi E
- Bancroft4.7 mi E
- Buffalo6.0 mi NW
- Teays Valley6.2 mi S
- Raymond City6.6 mi SE
- Poca7.4 mi SE
- Hurricane8.8 mi SW
- Cross Lanes10.6 mi SE
- Nitro10.7 mi SE
- Culloden11.6 mi SW
- St. Albans12.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor
What county is Eleanor in?
Eleanor is in Putnam County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Eleanor, WV?
1,542 people lived in Eleanor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eleanor, WV?
The ZIP code of Eleanor is 25070.
What is the elevation of Eleanor?
604 feet (184 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eleanor?
Winfield (2.2 mi), Hometown (3.8 mi), Bancroft (4.7 mi), Buffalo (6.0 mi), Teays Valley (6.2 mi).
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