Fenwick
Census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia

Fenwick is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nicholas County, West Virginia, with 69 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,287 ft (697 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Richwood, 2.4 miles E.
- 69residents (2020 Census)
- 2,287 ftelevation · 697 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 488 / sq mipopulation density
- 26202ZIP code
About Fenwick
Fenwick is a census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States, adjacent to and immediately west of Richwood. As of the 2020 census, its population was 69 (down from 116 at the 2010 census). The town is situated at the bottomland surrounding the mouth of the Big Laurel Creek at its confluence with the Cherry River and has an elevation of 649 m (2129 ft). Fenwick is also the location of the convergence of three state highways: WV 55, WV 39, and WV 20 and acts as the western terminus of the Highland Scenic Highway.
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Fenwick had 69 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 69 |
|---|---|
| Density | 488 per sq mi (189 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fenwick at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicholas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 69 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2300° N, 80.5811° W |
| ZIP code | 26202 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5427196 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fenwick
- Richwood2.4 mi E
- Nettie6.5 mi W
- Craigsville7.3 mi NW
- Camden-on-Gauley9.6 mi N
- Cowen12.6 mi N
- Quinwood13.7 mi SW
- Tioga13.9 mi N
- Summersville14.7 mi W
- Rupert19.2 mi S
- Parcoal19.5 mi NE
- Addison (Webster Springs)19.6 mi NE
- Falling Spring20.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fenwick
What county is Fenwick in?
Fenwick is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Fenwick, WV?
69 people lived in Fenwick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fenwick, WV?
The ZIP code of Fenwick is 26202.
What is the elevation of Fenwick?
2,287 feet (697 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fenwick?
Richwood (2.4 mi), Nettie (6.5 mi), Craigsville (7.3 mi), Camden-on-Gauley (9.6 mi), Cowen (12.6 mi).
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