Paw Paw
Town in Morgan County, West Virginia
Paw Paw is a town in Morgan County, West Virginia, with 410 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Orleans, 7.5 miles NE.
- 410residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 773 / sq mipopulation density
- 25422ZIP code
About Paw Paw
Paw Paw is a town in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 410 at the 2020 census. The town is known for the nearby Paw Paw Tunnel. Paw Paw was incorporated by the Circuit Court of Morgan County on April 8, 1891, and named after pawpaw, a wild fruit that grows in abundance throughout this region. On September 14, 2024, a group of local citizens organized by Maria Gloyd hosted the inaugural Pawpaw Festival in the Town Park. Hundreds of people attended the festival to hear lectures on how to grow and cultivate Pawpaw fruit, and listen to Appalachian music performed by the Paw Paw Community Choir, Ben Townsend, the Critton Hollow String Band, and Mary Hott with the Carpenter Ants. Paw Paw is the westernmost incorporated community in Morgan County, and the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Paw Paw is located along the section of the Potomac River known as the Paw Paw Bends. The Paw Paw Valley is surrounded by the ridges of Sideling Hill, Green Ridge, Purslane Mountain and Town Hill.
While the town's name is usually associated with the nearby Paw Paw Tunnel, which was part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, it is more likely the town was named for the Paw Paw Tunnel constructed by the B&O railroad in the 1830s through the Paw Paw Ridge east of the town. The construction of the Paw Paw tunnel across the river in Maryland began in 1836 and was completed in 1850, 12 years behind schedule. Today, the tunnel and nearby canal are part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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Living in Paw Paw
- Median household income
- $65,000
- Median home value
- $87,000
- Median rent
- $977/mo
- Median age
- 47.8
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Paw Paw had 410 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 410 |
|---|---|
| Density | 773 per sq mi (299 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paw Paw at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Morgan County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 410 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5314° N, 78.4553° W |
| ZIP code | 25422 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5462332 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paw Paw
- Little Orleans, MD7.5 mi NE
- Oldtown, MD8.6 mi W
- Green Spring9.6 mi W
- Great Cacapon10.7 mi NE
- Flintstone, MD13.5 mi NW
- Spring Gap, MD13.5 mi W
- Bath (Berkeley Springs)13.7 mi NE
- Springfield14.3 mi SW
- Capon Bridge15.9 mi S
- Pleasant Grove, MD16.2 mi NW
- Mann, PA16.7 mi N
- Lake Holiday, VA17.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Paw Paw
What county is Paw Paw in?
Paw Paw is in Morgan County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Paw Paw, WV?
410 people lived in Paw Paw at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paw Paw, WV?
The ZIP code of Paw Paw is 25422.
What is the elevation of Paw Paw?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paw Paw?
Little Orleans (7.5 mi), Oldtown (8.6 mi), Green Spring (9.6 mi), Great Cacapon (10.7 mi), Flintstone (13.5 mi).
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