Jefferson
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Jefferson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 527 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Institute, 1.2 miles E.
- 527residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,580 / sq mipopulation density
- 25112ZIP code
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, along the Kanawha River. The population was 527 at the 2020 census (down from 676 at the 2010 census). Jefferson was incorporated on March 22, 1997, but was disincorporated less than a decade later on February 21, 2007.
In January 2001, Jefferson was profiled on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart by faux reporter Stephen Colbert.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jefferson weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Jefferson
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $39,861
- Median home value
- $73,800
- Median rent
- $636/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
Do you know Jefferson? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Jefferson special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Jefferson
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Jefferson Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Jefferson, WV population
Jefferson had 527 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 527 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,580 per sq mi (610 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 527 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3771° N, 81.7869° W |
| ZIP code | 25112 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5441010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- Institute1.2 mi E
- West Dunbar1.7 mi E
- St. Albans1.8 mi W
- Nitro2.6 mi NW
- Dunbar2.8 mi E
- Cross Lanes4.4 mi N
- South Charleston4.8 mi SE
- Tornado5.2 mi SW
- Alum Creek6.7 mi SW
- Poca6.9 mi N
- Raymond City7.7 mi N
- Charleston8.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Jefferson, WV?
527 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, WV?
The ZIP code of Jefferson is 25112.
What is the elevation of Jefferson?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jefferson?
Institute (1.2 mi), West Dunbar (1.7 mi), St. Albans (1.8 mi), Nitro (2.6 mi), Dunbar (2.8 mi).
Last updated: