Moundsville
City in Marshall County, West Virginia
Moundsville is a city in Marshall County, West Virginia, with 8,093 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 696 ft (212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen Dale, 1.8 miles NW.
- 8,093residents (2020 Census)
- 696 ftelevation · 212 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 2,790 / sq mipopulation density
- 26038ZIP code
About Moundsville
Moundsville is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 8,122 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. The city was named for the nearby ancient Grave Creek Mound, constructed 250 to 100 BC by indigenous people of the Adena culture.
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Living in Moundsville
- Median household income
- $49,048
- Median home value
- $118,600
- Median rent
- $834/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Moundsville had 8,093 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,093 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,790 per sq mi (1,077 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moundsville at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Marshall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,093 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.90 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9221° N, 80.7421° W |
| ZIP code | 26038 |
| Official website | cityofmoundsville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5456020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moundsville
- Glen Dale1.8 mi NW
- Shadyside, OH3.5 mi N
- McMechen4.5 mi N
- Powhatan Point, OH5.5 mi SW
- Benwood5.6 mi N
- Bellaire, OH6.5 mi N
- Neffs, OH9.0 mi NW
- Bethlehem9.2 mi N
- Glencoe, OH9.7 mi NW
- Bridgeport, OH9.8 mi N
- Brookside, OH10.3 mi N
- Wolfhurst, OH10.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Moundsville
What county is Moundsville in?
Moundsville is in Marshall County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Moundsville, WV?
8,093 people lived in Moundsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moundsville, WV?
The ZIP code of Moundsville is 26038.
What is the elevation of Moundsville?
696 feet (212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moundsville?
Glen Dale (1.8 mi), Shadyside (3.5 mi), McMechen (4.5 mi), Powhatan Point (5.5 mi), Benwood (5.6 mi).
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