Kanawha
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Kanawha is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wood County, West Virginia, with 430 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mineralwells, 3.4 miles SW.
- 430residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 491 / sq mipopulation density
- 26142ZIP code
About Kanawha
Kanawha is an unincorporated community in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kanawha had a population of 430. Kanawha is located on West Virginia Route 47, 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Parkersburg.
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Living in Kanawha
- Median household income
- $60,547
- Median home value
- $262,500
- Median age
- 58.8
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Kanawha had 430 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 430 |
|---|---|
| Density | 491 per sq mi (190 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kanawha at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Wood County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 430 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.88 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2041° N, 81.4578° W |
| ZIP code | 26142 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5442388 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kanawha
- Mineralwells3.4 mi SW
- Parkersburg6.1 mi NW
- Newark6.9 mi SE
- North Hills8.1 mi N
- Lubeck8.5 mi W
- Belpre, OH8.9 mi NW
- Vienna9.1 mi NW
- Waverly9.8 mi NE
- Blennerhassett9.9 mi W
- Elizabeth10.3 mi S
- Washington11.1 mi W
- Boaz11.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Kanawha
What county is Kanawha in?
Kanawha is in Wood County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Kanawha, WV?
430 people lived in Kanawha at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kanawha, WV?
The ZIP code of Kanawha is 26142.
What is the elevation of Kanawha?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kanawha?
Mineralwells (3.4 mi), Parkersburg (6.1 mi), Newark (6.9 mi), North Hills (8.1 mi), Lubeck (8.5 mi).
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