McMechen
City in Marshall County, West Virginia
McMechen is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, with 1,697 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Benwood, 1.2 miles N.
- 1,697residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 2,974 / sq mipopulation density
- 26040ZIP code
About McMechen
McMechen is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Ohio River. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The population was 1,714 at the 2020 census.
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Living in McMechen
- Median household income
- $40,446
- Median home value
- $96,900
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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McMechen had 1,697 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,697 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,974 per sq mi (1,148 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McMechen at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Marshall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,697 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9865° N, 80.7335° W |
| ZIP code | 26040 |
| Official website | local.wv.gov/mcmechen |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5450260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McMechen
- Benwood1.2 mi N
- Shadyside, OH1.4 mi SW
- Bellaire, OH2.2 mi N
- Glen Dale3.0 mi S
- Moundsville4.5 mi S
- Bethlehem5.0 mi NE
- Bridgeport, OH5.5 mi N
- Neffs, OH5.7 mi NW
- Brookside, OH6.0 mi N
- Wolfhurst, OH6.2 mi NW
- Wheeling6.5 mi N
- Lansing, OH6.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about McMechen
What county is McMechen in?
McMechen is in Marshall County, West Virginia.
What is the population of McMechen, WV?
1,697 people lived in McMechen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McMechen, WV?
The ZIP code of McMechen is 26040.
What is the elevation of McMechen?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McMechen?
Benwood (1.2 mi), Shadyside (1.4 mi), Bellaire (2.2 mi), Glen Dale (3.0 mi), Moundsville (4.5 mi).
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