Elkview
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Elkview is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 1,116 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 604 ft (184 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pinch, 1.8 miles S.
- 1,116residents (2020 Census)
- 604 ftelevation · 184 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 664 / sq mipopulation density
- 25156ZIP code
About Elkview
Elkview is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,116 at the 2020 census. It is named after the Elk River, which flows into the Kanawha River.
Interstate 79, the "Jennings Randolph Expressway", provides highway access to Elkview from exit 9. U.S. Route 119 also reaches Elkview. A shopping center was built off I-79, which includes a
La Quinta Inns and Suites, Kroger, and several fast food restaurants. Hundreds of people were stranded at this shopping center during the 2016 West Virginia flood, as the bridge leading to it from the interstate was washed away.
This small town is nestled between the larger town of Clendenin, and the municipality of Kanawha County, Charleston.
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Living in Elkview
- Median household income
- $69,858
- Median home value
- $125,000
- Median age
- 50.3
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Elkview had 1,116 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,116 |
|---|---|
| Density | 664 per sq mi (257 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elkview at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,116 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.68 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4322° N, 81.4744° W |
| ZIP code | 25156 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5424748 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elkview
- Pinch1.8 mi S
- Big Chimney3.3 mi W
- Clendenin7.6 mi NE
- Coal Fork8.1 mi SW
- Sissonville9.6 mi NW
- Malden10.1 mi SW
- Charleston10.3 mi SW
- Rand11.5 mi SW
- Dupont City12.5 mi SW
- Marmet14.0 mi SW
- Belle14.0 mi S
- South Charleston14.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elkview
What county is Elkview in?
Elkview is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Elkview, WV?
1,116 people lived in Elkview at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elkview, WV?
The ZIP code of Elkview is 25156.
What is the elevation of Elkview?
604 feet (184 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elkview?
Pinch (1.8 mi), Big Chimney (3.3 mi), Clendenin (7.6 mi), Coal Fork (8.1 mi), Sissonville (9.6 mi).
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