Parsons
City in Tucker County, West Virginia

Parsons is a city in Tucker County, West Virginia, with 1,327 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,647 ft (502 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hambleton, 1.9 miles E.
- 1,327residents (2020 Census)
- 1,647 ftelevation · 502 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 1,182 / sq mipopulation density
- 26269ZIP code
About Parsons
Parsons is a city in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 1,322 at the 2020 census. Parsons is located at the confluence of the Shavers Fork and the Black Fork, forming the head of the Cheat River.
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Living in Parsons
- Median household income
- $40,547
- Median home value
- $96,300
- Median rent
- $650/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Parsons had 1,327 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,327 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,182 per sq mi (456 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Parsons at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Tucker County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,327 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.12 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0915° N, 79.6803° W |
| ZIP code | 26269 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5462284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Parsons
- Hambleton1.9 mi E
- Hendricks3.0 mi E
- St. George5.3 mi N
- Montrose7.4 mi W
- Thomas10.9 mi NE
- Davis12.1 mi E
- Bowden12.7 mi S
- Harman14.4 mi SE
- Elkins14.9 mi SW
- Belington14.9 mi W
- Junior16.8 mi SW
- Aurora17.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Parsons
What county is Parsons in?
Parsons is in Tucker County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Parsons, WV?
1,327 people lived in Parsons at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Parsons, WV?
The ZIP code of Parsons is 26269.
What is the elevation of Parsons?
1,647 feet (502 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Parsons?
Hambleton (1.9 mi), Hendricks (3.0 mi), St. George (5.3 mi), Montrose (7.4 mi), Thomas (10.9 mi).
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