Fairlea
Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Fairlea is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, with 1,720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,169 ft (661 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ronceverte, 1.4 miles SW.
- 1,720residents (2020 Census)
- 2,169 ftelevation · 661 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 460 / sq mipopulation density
- 24970ZIP code
About Fairlea
Fairlea is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,720 at the 2020 census (slightly down from 1,747 at the 2010 census). Fairlea is the location of the annual West Virginia State Fair, held in August.
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Living in Fairlea
- Median household income
- $24,411
- Median rent
- $957/mo
- Median age
- 56.6
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Fairlea had 1,720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 460 per sq mi (178 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairlea at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Greenbrier County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,720 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.74 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,169 ft (661 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7670° N, 80.4537° W |
| ZIP code | 24970 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5426428 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairlea
- Ronceverte1.4 mi SW
- Lewisburg3.2 mi NE
- White Sulphur Springs8.7 mi E
- Alderson10.6 mi W
- Union13.1 mi S
- Falling Spring16.6 mi N
- Rupert18.7 mi NW
- Callaghan, VA20.1 mi E
- Rainelle22.3 mi NW
- Meadow Bridge22.9 mi W
- Hinton24.2 mi W
- Quinwood24.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Fairlea
What county is Fairlea in?
Fairlea is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Fairlea, WV?
1,720 people lived in Fairlea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairlea, WV?
The ZIP code of Fairlea is 24970.
What is the elevation of Fairlea?
2,169 feet (661 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairlea?
Ronceverte (1.4 mi), Lewisburg (3.2 mi), White Sulphur Springs (8.7 mi), Alderson (10.6 mi), Union (13.1 mi).
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