Newark
Census-designated place in Wirt County, West Virginia

Newark is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wirt County, West Virginia, with 496 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elizabeth, 4.0 miles S.
- 496residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 527 / sq mipopulation density
- 26143ZIP code
About Newark
Newark (also Pribble Mills) is an unincorporated community in Wirt County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newark had a population of 496. Its elevation is 643 feet (196 m).
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- Median household income
- $47,941
- Median home value
- $89,100
- Median age
- 44.3
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Newark had 496 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 496 |
|---|---|
| Density | 527 per sq mi (203 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newark at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Wirt County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 496 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.94 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1198° N, 81.3884° W |
| ZIP code | 26143 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5458252 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newark
- Elizabeth4.0 mi S
- Kanawha6.9 mi NW
- Mineralwells8.0 mi NW
- Parkersburg12.8 mi NW
- Cairo14.0 mi NE
- Lubeck14.2 mi NW
- Waverly14.7 mi N
- North Hills15.0 mi NW
- Reedy15.3 mi S
- Belpre, OH15.6 mi NW
- Vienna15.9 mi NW
- Blennerhassett16.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newark
What county is Newark in?
Newark is in Wirt County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Newark, WV?
496 people lived in Newark at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newark, WV?
The ZIP code of Newark is 26143.
What is the elevation of Newark?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newark?
Elizabeth (4.0 mi), Kanawha (6.9 mi), Mineralwells (8.0 mi), Parkersburg (12.8 mi), Cairo (14.0 mi).
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