Handley
Town in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Handley is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 223 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hollygrove, 1.0 miles W.
- 223residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 234 / sq mipopulation density
- 25103main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Handley
Handley is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census. Handley was first established in 1877 and known as Upper Creek until July 29, 1881, when its name was changed to Handley for pioneer settlers who farmed the area. Handley has the distinction of bearing a name like no other town in the United States. The town was incorporated November 1972.
Handley is located in the Upper Kanawha Valley on the south side of the Kanawha River on West Virginia Route 61, along the Chesapeake & Ohio Railways (Now CSX Transportation). Railroad yards moved here from nearby Montgomery in 1899. Trains and barges hauled coal for the Chesapeake Mining Company until deposits were removed from the town and surrounding hills.
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Living in Handley
- Median household income
- $105,150
- Median home value
- $51,500
- Median age
- 46.4
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Handley had 223 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 223 |
|---|---|
| Density | 234 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Handley at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 223 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1910° N, 81.3748° W |
| ZIP codes | 25103, 25126, 25162 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5434756 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Handley
- Hollygrove1.0 mi W
- Pratt1.3 mi NW
- Hansford1.6 mi NW
- Glasgow2.8 mi NW
- Montgomery3.2 mi E
- Cedar Grove4.1 mi NW
- East Bank4.1 mi NW
- Smithers4.5 mi E
- Shrewsbury5.2 mi W
- Kimberly5.5 mi SE
- Mount Carbon5.7 mi SE
- Chelyan6.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Handley
What county is Handley in?
Handley is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Handley, WV?
223 people lived in Handley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Handley, WV?
The main ZIP code is 25103. Other ZIP codes: 25126, 25162.
What is the elevation of Handley?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Handley?
Hollygrove (1.0 mi), Pratt (1.3 mi), Hansford (1.6 mi), Glasgow (2.8 mi), Montgomery (3.2 mi).
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