Fayetteville
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia
Fayetteville is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 2,887 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,818 ft (554 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garten, 2.8 miles SE.
- 2,887residents (2020 Census)
- 1,818 ftelevation · 554 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 501 / sq mipopulation density
- 25840ZIP code
About Fayetteville
Fayetteville is a town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,887 at the 2020 census.
Fayetteville lies adjacent to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and is directly south of the New River Gorge Bridge. Fayetteville was listed as one of the 2006 "Top 10 Coolest Small Towns in America" by Budget Travel Magazine, and as "Best River Town 2013" by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine.
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Living in Fayetteville
- Median household income
- $67,623
- Median home value
- $184,000
- Median rent
- $980/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Fayetteville had 2,887 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,887 |
|---|---|
| Density | 501 per sq mi (193 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fayetteville at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,887 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.77 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0641° N, 81.1087° W |
| ZIP code | 25840 |
| Official website | fayettevillewv.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5427028 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fayetteville
- Garten2.8 mi SE
- Gatewood4.7 mi SE
- Ansted4.9 mi N
- Cunard5.8 mi SE
- Hico6.4 mi NE
- Beards Fork6.5 mi W
- Oak Hill6.9 mi S
- Thurmond7.3 mi S
- Charlton Heights8.1 mi NW
- Scarbro8.6 mi S
- Glen Ferris8.8 mi NW
- Deep Water8.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville
What county is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Fayetteville, WV?
2,887 people lived in Fayetteville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fayetteville, WV?
The ZIP code of Fayetteville is 25840.
What is the elevation of Fayetteville?
1,818 feet (554 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fayetteville?
Garten (2.8 mi), Gatewood (4.7 mi), Ansted (4.9 mi), Cunard (5.8 mi), Hico (6.4 mi).
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