Kingwood
City in Preston County, West Virginia
Kingwood is a city in Preston County, West Virginia, with 2,980 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,814 ft (553 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Albright, 2.8 miles NE.
- 2,980residents (2020 Census)
- 1,814 ftelevation · 553 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 1,226 / sq mipopulation density
- 26537ZIP code
About Kingwood
Kingwood is a city in Preston County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 2,980 at the 2020 census. The city sits within the Allegheny Mountains above the Cheat River valley. It hosts the annual Preston County Buckwheat Festival, a county fair known for making buckwheat pancakes.
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Living in Kingwood
- Median household income
- $71,154
- Median home value
- $162,000
- Median rent
- $664/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Kingwood had 2,980 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,980 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,226 per sq mi (473 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kingwood at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Preston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,980 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.43 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,814 ft (553 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4720° N, 79.6823° W |
| ZIP code | 26537 |
| Official website | kingwoodwv.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5444044 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kingwood
- Albright2.8 mi NE
- Tunnelton6.4 mi SW
- Reedsville6.8 mi W
- Arthurdale7.4 mi W
- Terra Alta7.6 mi E
- Masontown8.3 mi NW
- Rowlesburg8.5 mi S
- Newburg10.8 mi SW
- Hutton, MD11.5 mi E
- Aurora12.2 mi SE
- Crellin, MD12.8 mi SE
- Bruceton Mills13.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Kingwood
What county is Kingwood in?
Kingwood is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Kingwood, WV?
2,980 people lived in Kingwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kingwood, WV?
The ZIP code of Kingwood is 26537.
What is the elevation of Kingwood?
1,814 feet (553 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kingwood?
Albright (2.8 mi), Tunnelton (6.4 mi), Reedsville (6.8 mi), Arthurdale (7.4 mi), Terra Alta (7.6 mi).
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