Matheny
Census-designated place in Wyoming County, West Virginia

Matheny is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wyoming County, West Virginia, with 446 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,375 ft (419 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oceana, 2.7 miles NW.
- 446residents (2020 Census)
- 1,375 ftelevation · 419 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 127 / sq mipopulation density
- 24860main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Matheny
Matheny is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 446 (down from 531 at the 2010 census). The Laurel Fork flows through the community.
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- Median home value
- $160,100
- Median age
- 51.5
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Matheny had 446 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 446 |
|---|---|
| Density | 127 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Matheny at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Wyoming County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 446 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.50 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6639° N, 81.5984° W |
| ZIP codes | 24860, 24849 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5452372 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Matheny
- Oceana2.7 mi NW
- Glen Fork4.2 mi NE
- Brenton4.8 mi SW
- Kopperston6.0 mi N
- Pineville6.2 mi SE
- New Richmond8.7 mi SE
- Bolt11.8 mi NE
- Itmann12.2 mi SE
- Mallory12.8 mi W
- Robinette12.9 mi NW
- Mullens12.9 mi SE
- Davy13.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Matheny
What county is Matheny in?
Matheny is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Matheny, WV?
446 people lived in Matheny at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Matheny, WV?
The main ZIP code is 24860. Other ZIP codes: 24849.
What is the elevation of Matheny?
1,375 feet (419 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Matheny?
Oceana (2.7 mi), Glen Fork (4.2 mi), Brenton (4.8 mi), Kopperston (6.0 mi), Pineville (6.2 mi).
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