Parkersburg
City in Wood County, West Virginia
Parkersburg is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, with 29,738 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belpre, 2.9 miles NW.
- 29,738residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 11.8 sq miland area · 30.5 km²
- 2,524 / sq mipopulation density
- 26101ZIP code
About Parkersburg
Parkersburg is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's fourth-most populous city and the center of the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area. The city's population was 29,738 at the 2020 census, and its metro population was 89,490.
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Living in Parkersburg
- Median household income
- $49,025
- Median home value
- $121,600
- Median rent
- $785/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Parkersburg had 29,738 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,738 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,524 per sq mi (975 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Parkersburg at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Wood County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,738 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.78 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2613° N, 81.5434° W |
| ZIP code | 26101 |
| Official website | parkersburg-wv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5462140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Parkersburg
- Belpre, OH2.9 mi NW
- North Hills4.2 mi NE
- Lubeck4.3 mi SW
- Vienna4.3 mi N
- Blennerhassett4.7 mi W
- Mineralwells5.8 mi S
- Kanawha6.1 mi SE
- Washington6.3 mi W
- Boaz8.0 mi N
- Little Hocking, OH8.5 mi W
- Waverly10.0 mi NE
- Vincent, OH10.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Parkersburg
What county is Parkersburg in?
Parkersburg is in Wood County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Parkersburg, WV?
29,738 people lived in Parkersburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Parkersburg, WV?
The ZIP code of Parkersburg is 26101.
What is the elevation of Parkersburg?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Parkersburg?
Belpre (2.9 mi), North Hills (4.2 mi), Lubeck (4.3 mi), Vienna (4.3 mi), Blennerhassett (4.7 mi).
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