Gallipolis Ferry
Census-designated place in Mason County, West Virginia

Gallipolis Ferry is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mason County, West Virginia, with 735 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gallipolis, 3.2 miles N.
- 735residents (2020 Census)
- 594 ftelevation · 181 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 323 / sq mipopulation density
- 25515ZIP code
About Gallipolis Ferry
Gallipolis Ferry is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. It is situated on the Ohio River along West Virginia Route 2. As of the 2020 census, its population was 735 (down from 817 at the 2010 census). It is the site of the Robert C. Byrd Locks & Dam on the Ohio. The community was named for the fact a ferry once provided service between the town site and nearby Gallipolis, Ohio.
The community is part of the Point Pleasant, WV–OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Gallipolis Ferry
- Median household income
- $43,750
- Median home value
- $91,900
- Median age
- 54
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Gallipolis Ferry had 735 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 735 |
|---|---|
| Density | 323 per sq mi (125 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gallipolis Ferry at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mason County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 735 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.28 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7745° N, 82.2040° W |
| ZIP code | 25515 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5429716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gallipolis Ferry
- Gallipolis, OH3.2 mi N
- Henderson5.3 mi NE
- Kanauga, OH5.5 mi NE
- Point Pleasant6.5 mi NE
- Apple Grove7.7 mi S
- Bidwell, OH11.0 mi NW
- Rio Grande, OH11.9 mi NW
- Cheshire, OH13.1 mi N
- Leon13.6 mi E
- Crown City, OH13.7 mi S
- Centerville (Thurman), OH15.6 mi NW
- Vinton, OH15.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Gallipolis Ferry
What county is Gallipolis Ferry in?
Gallipolis Ferry is in Mason County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Gallipolis Ferry, WV?
735 people lived in Gallipolis Ferry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gallipolis Ferry, WV?
The ZIP code of Gallipolis Ferry is 25515.
What is the elevation of Gallipolis Ferry?
594 feet (181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gallipolis Ferry?
Gallipolis (3.2 mi), Henderson (5.3 mi), Kanauga (5.5 mi), Point Pleasant (6.5 mi), Apple Grove (7.7 mi).
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