Hico
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia
Hico is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 239 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,142 ft (653 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ansted, 5.2 miles W.
- 239residents (2020 Census)
- 2,142 ftelevation · 653 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 48 / sq mipopulation density
- 25854ZIP code
About Hico
Hico is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Hico is located at the junction of U.S. routes 19 and 60, 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Fayetteville. Hico has a post office with ZIP code 25854. As of the 2020 census, its population was 239 (down from 272 at the 2010 census).
Some believe that the community was named after a variety of tobacco called hico, while others believe the name is a transfer from Hyco, Virginia (an extinct town).
On April 2, 2024, an EF2 tornado caused significant damage just to the south of Hico.
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Hico had 239 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 239 |
|---|---|
| Density | 48 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hico at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 239 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.01 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1161° N, 81.0112° W |
| ZIP code | 25854 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5437036 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hico
- Ansted5.2 mi W
- Fayetteville6.4 mi SW
- Garten6.5 mi SW
- Cunard8.2 mi S
- Gatewood8.2 mi S
- Gauley Bridge11.3 mi W
- Thurmond11.3 mi S
- Glen Ferris11.7 mi W
- Charlton Heights12.2 mi W
- Beards Fork12.3 mi W
- Belva12.6 mi NW
- Oak Hill12.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hico
What county is Hico in?
Hico is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Hico, WV?
239 people lived in Hico at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hico, WV?
The ZIP code of Hico is 25854.
What is the elevation of Hico?
2,142 feet (653 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hico?
Ansted (5.2 mi), Fayetteville (6.4 mi), Garten (6.5 mi), Cunard (8.2 mi), Gatewood (8.2 mi).
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