Hometown
Census-designated place in Putnam County, West Virginia
Hometown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Putnam County, West Virginia, with 556 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Bancroft, 1.3 miles SE.
- 556residents (2020 Census)
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 693 / sq mipopulation density
- 25109ZIP code
About Hometown
Hometown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 556 (down from 668 at the 2010 census). The community is located along the Kanawha River on West Virginia Route 62. Hometown has six streets that intersect at one street. There is an elementary school. The red house on the left in the photo was constructed for Thomas M. Brown and Ella Mae Criner Brown in the early 1920s, and was the first house built at Hometown. Hometown is a unique community, with no true elected mayor. A dog who roams Hometown and Bancroft is who the residents refer to as the mayor.
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Living in Hometown
- Median household income
- $28,876
- Median home value
- $142,600
- Median age
- 56.6
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Hometown had 556 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 556 |
|---|---|
| Density | 693 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hometown at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 556 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.80 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Coordinates | 38.5288° N, 81.8552° W |
| ZIP code | 25109 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5438260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hometown
- Bancroft1.3 mi SE
- Winfield1.6 mi W
- Raymond City3.5 mi SE
- Eleanor3.8 mi W
- Poca4.4 mi SE
- Teays Valley6.8 mi SW
- Cross Lanes7.6 mi SE
- Nitro8.5 mi S
- Buffalo8.9 mi NW
- St. Albans10.6 mi S
- Hurricane11.0 mi SW
- Jefferson11.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hometown
What county is Hometown in?
Hometown is in Putnam County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Hometown, WV?
556 people lived in Hometown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hometown, WV?
The ZIP code of Hometown is 25109.
What towns are near Hometown?
Bancroft (1.3 mi), Winfield (1.6 mi), Raymond City (3.5 mi), Eleanor (3.8 mi), Poca (4.4 mi).
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