Mason
Town in Mason County, West Virginia
Mason is a town in Mason County, West Virginia, with 866 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clifton, 0.9 miles S.
- 866residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 1,484 / sq mipopulation density
- 25260ZIP code
About Mason
Mason, also known as Mason City, is a town in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 865 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Point Pleasant, WV–OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Mason was initially known as Waggener's Bottom. It was chartered by the Virginia General Assembly in 1856, and named for Mason County, which was named for George Mason, a delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention.
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Living in Mason
- Median household income
- $45,893
- Median home value
- $110,400
- Median rent
- $983/mo
- Median age
- 54.2
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Mason had 866 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 866 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,484 per sq mi (573 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mason at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mason County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 866 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0167° N, 82.0330° W |
| ZIP code | 25260 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5452180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mason
- Clifton0.9 mi S
- Pomeroy, OH1.2 mi N
- Middleport, OH2.3 mi SW
- Hartford City3.0 mi SE
- Syracuse, OH3.5 mi E
- New Haven4.1 mi SE
- Rutland, OH5.4 mi W
- Cheshire, OH6.3 mi SW
- Racine, OH7.4 mi SE
- Point Pleasant12.7 mi SW
- Kanauga, OH13.6 mi SW
- Henderson14.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Mason
What county is Mason in?
Mason is in Mason County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Mason, WV?
866 people lived in Mason at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mason, WV?
The ZIP code of Mason is 25260.
What is the elevation of Mason?
584 feet (178 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mason?
Clifton (0.9 mi), Pomeroy (1.2 mi), Middleport (2.3 mi), Hartford City (3.0 mi), Syracuse (3.5 mi).
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