Hinton
City in Summers County, West Virginia
Hinton is a city in Summers County, West Virginia, with 2,245 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,463 ft (446 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shady Spring, 11.4 miles W.
- 2,245residents (2020 Census)
- 1,463 ftelevation · 446 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 1,003 / sq mipopulation density
- 25951ZIP code
About Hinton
Hinton is a city in and the county seat of Summers County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,266 at the 2020 census. Hinton was established in 1873 and chartered in 1897. Hinton was named after John "Jack" Hinton, the original owner of the town site. Much of Hinton's downtown was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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Living in Hinton
- Median household income
- $37,610
- Median home value
- $92,900
- Median rent
- $951/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Hinton had 2,245 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,245 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,003 per sq mi (387 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hinton at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Summers County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,245 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi (2.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6746° N, 80.8809° W |
| ZIP code | 25951 |
| Official website | hintonwva.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5437636 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hinton
- Shady Spring11.4 mi W
- Meadow Bridge12.9 mi N
- Ghent12.9 mi W
- Alderson13.6 mi E
- Daniels14.0 mi W
- Beaver15.6 mi W
- Raleigh16.8 mi W
- Beckley16.8 mi NW
- Prince16.8 mi NW
- Piney View17.0 mi NW
- Stanaford17.3 mi NW
- Coal City18.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hinton
What county is Hinton in?
Hinton is in Summers County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Hinton, WV?
2,245 people lived in Hinton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hinton, WV?
The ZIP code of Hinton is 25951.
What is the elevation of Hinton?
1,463 feet (446 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hinton?
Shady Spring (11.4 mi), Meadow Bridge (12.9 mi), Ghent (12.9 mi), Alderson (13.6 mi), Daniels (14.0 mi).
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