Oak Hill
City in Fayette County, West Virginia
Oak Hill is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 8,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,014 ft (614 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scarbro, 1.7 miles S.
- 8,179residents (2020 Census)
- 2,014 ftelevation · 614 m
- 9.7 sq miland area · 25.1 km²
- 844 / sq mipopulation density
- 25855main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Oak Hill
Oak Hill is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 8,179 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Beckley metropolitan area.
Country singer Hank Williams died in Oak Hill on his way to a concert on January 1, 1953. The city is also home to the historic Oak Hill Railroad Depot which still stands today as an artisan shop. More recently, recreation has become a leading industry as the city neighbors the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
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Living in Oak Hill
- Median household income
- $52,466
- Median home value
- $118,700
- Median rent
- $847/mo
- Median age
- 41.4
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Oak Hill had 8,179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 844 per sq mi (326 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oak Hill at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,179 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.70 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,014 ft (614 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9722° N, 81.1577° W |
| ZIP codes | 25855, 25866 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5460028 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oak Hill
- Scarbro1.7 mi S
- Hilltop2.3 mi S
- Glen Jean3.1 mi S
- Thurmond4.4 mi E
- Mount Hope5.3 mi S
- Gatewood5.6 mi NE
- Garten6.3 mi NE
- Cunard6.7 mi E
- Fayetteville6.9 mi N
- Pax7.3 mi SW
- Beards Fork7.5 mi NW
- Bradley7.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oak Hill
What county is Oak Hill in?
Oak Hill is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Oak Hill, WV?
8,179 people lived in Oak Hill at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oak Hill, WV?
The main ZIP code is 25855. Other ZIP codes: 25866.
What is the elevation of Oak Hill?
2,014 feet (614 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oak Hill?
Scarbro (1.7 mi), Hilltop (2.3 mi), Glen Jean (3.1 mi), Thurmond (4.4 mi), Mount Hope (5.3 mi).
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