Helvetia
Census-designated place in Randolph County, West Virginia

Helvetia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Randolph County, West Virginia, with 38 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Pickens, 3.6 miles S.
- 38residents (2020 Census)
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 21 / sq mipopulation density
- 26236ZIP code
About Helvetia
Helvetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 38 compared to 59 at the 2010 census. The isolated community was settled by the Swiss starting in 1869, and is known today for retaining Swiss traditions, food, and folkways.
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Helvetia had 38 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38 |
|---|---|
| Density | 21 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Helvetia at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Randolph County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 38 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Coordinates | 38.7058° N, 80.1993° W |
| ZIP code | 26236 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5436340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Helvetia
- Pickens3.6 mi S
- Rock Cave11.9 mi NW
- Huttonsville12.0 mi E
- Mill Creek12.4 mi E
- Valley Head14.2 mi SE
- Adrian14.4 mi N
- Valley Bend15.3 mi E
- Hinkleville15.5 mi N
- Bergoo16.3 mi S
- East Dailey17.4 mi E
- Dailey17.5 mi E
- Womelsdorf (Coalton)18.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Helvetia
What county is Helvetia in?
Helvetia is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Helvetia, WV?
38 people lived in Helvetia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Helvetia, WV?
The ZIP code of Helvetia is 26236.
What towns are near Helvetia?
Pickens (3.6 mi), Rock Cave (11.9 mi), Huttonsville (12.0 mi), Mill Creek (12.4 mi), Valley Head (14.2 mi).
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