Lester
Town in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Lester is a town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 338 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,037 ft (621 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen White, 1.3 miles E.
- 338residents (2020 Census)
- 2,037 ftelevation · 621 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 674 / sq mipopulation density
- 25849ZIP code
About Lester
Lester is a town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 337 at the 2020 census. The community was named after Champ Lester, a local pioneer.
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Living in Lester
- Median home value
- $89,400
- Median rent
- $850/mo
- Median age
- 56
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Lester had 338 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 338 |
|---|---|
| Density | 674 per sq mi (260 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lester at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 338 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.50 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7320° N, 81.3027° W |
| ZIP code | 25849 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5446468 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lester
- Glen White1.3 mi E
- Sophia3.2 mi SE
- Crab Orchard4.0 mi E
- Eccles4.3 mi NE
- Mabscott5.5 mi NE
- MacArthur5.6 mi E
- Coal City6.2 mi SE
- Helen6.6 mi S
- Bolt6.6 mi W
- Raleigh7.6 mi E
- Sprague7.8 mi NE
- Beaver8.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lester
What county is Lester in?
Lester is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Lester, WV?
338 people lived in Lester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lester, WV?
The ZIP code of Lester is 25849.
What is the elevation of Lester?
2,037 feet (621 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lester?
Glen White (1.3 mi), Sophia (3.2 mi), Crab Orchard (4.0 mi), Eccles (4.3 mi), Mabscott (5.5 mi).
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