Helen
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Helen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,631 ft (497 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rhodell, 2.0 miles S.
- 137residents (2020 Census)
- 1,631 ftelevation · 497 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 575 / sq mipopulation density
- 25915ZIP code
About Helen
Helen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 137 (down from 219 at the 2010 census). West Virginia Route 16, Winding Gulf and railroad tracks run right through the community.
The Helen mine and coal camp was opened in the 1910s by the East Gulf Coal Company. Many years later, the mine was operated by the Koppers Coal company, which then became the Eastern Gas & Fuel - Coal Division, and even later Eastern Associated Coal Company. Eastern Associated operated the Helen mine into the 1980s.
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Helen had 137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 575 per sq mi (222 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Helen at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 137 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.24 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6374° N, 81.3130° W |
| ZIP code | 25915 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5436292 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Helen
- Rhodell2.0 mi S
- Mullens5.5 mi SW
- Corinne5.5 mi SW
- Sophia5.8 mi NE
- Coal City6.0 mi NE
- Lester6.6 mi N
- Glen White6.6 mi N
- Itmann7.0 mi SW
- Crab Orchard8.5 mi NE
- Bud8.6 mi SW
- MacArthur9.8 mi NE
- Covel10.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Helen
What county is Helen in?
Helen is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Helen, WV?
137 people lived in Helen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Helen, WV?
The ZIP code of Helen is 25915.
What is the elevation of Helen?
1,631 feet (497 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Helen?
Rhodell (2.0 mi), Mullens (5.5 mi), Corinne (5.5 mi), Sophia (5.8 mi), Coal City (6.0 mi).
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