Hamlin
Town in Lincoln County, West Virginia

Hamlin is a town in Lincoln County, West Virginia, with 1,039 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 653 ft (199 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Hamlin, 5.3 miles W.
- 1,039residents (2020 Census)
- 653 ftelevation · 199 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 1,739 / sq mipopulation density
- 25523ZIP code
About Hamlin
Hamlin is a town in and the county seat of Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States, along the Mud River. The population was recorded as 1,040 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
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Living in Hamlin
- Median household income
- $61,429
- Median home value
- $95,500
- Median rent
- $679/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Hamlin had 1,039 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,039 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,739 per sq mi (672 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hamlin at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,039 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.60 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2779° N, 82.1020° W |
| ZIP code | 25523 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5434516 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hamlin
- West Hamlin5.3 mi W
- Salt Rock7.0 mi NW
- Culloden9.6 mi N
- Milton11.1 mi N
- Hurricane11.6 mi NE
- Tornado13.7 mi E
- Barboursville13.7 mi NW
- Alum Creek14.3 mi E
- Teays Valley15.2 mi NE
- Pea Ridge15.4 mi NW
- Harts16.0 mi S
- St. Albans16.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hamlin
What county is Hamlin in?
Hamlin is in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Hamlin, WV?
1,039 people lived in Hamlin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hamlin, WV?
The ZIP code of Hamlin is 25523.
What is the elevation of Hamlin?
653 feet (199 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hamlin?
West Hamlin (5.3 mi), Salt Rock (7.0 mi), Culloden (9.6 mi), Milton (11.1 mi), Hurricane (11.6 mi).
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