Pentress
Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Pentress is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monongalia County, West Virginia, with 135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 951 ft (290 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blacksville, 2.3 miles W.
- 135residents (2020 Census)
- 951 ftelevation · 290 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 223 / sq mipopulation density
- 26544ZIP code
About Pentress
Pentress is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 7 northwest of the city of Morgantown, the county seat of Monongalia County. Its elevation is 951 feet (290 m). "Pentress" is not the only name the community has had; at various times in its history, it has been known as Minors Mills, New Brownsville, Pentrees, Pentress Junction, Statler Town, Statlers Town, Statlersville, and Stradlerstown. The present name of Pentress was selected by an early settler who reportedly wanted a Welsh name. It has a post office with the ZIP Code of 26544. As of the 2020 census, its population was 135 (down from 175 at the 2010 census).
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Pentress had 135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 223 per sq mi (86 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pentress at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Monongalia County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 135 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7116° N, 80.1710° W |
| ZIP code | 26544 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5462788 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pentress
- Blacksville2.3 mi W
- Perry, PA4.6 mi NE
- Brave, PA4.9 mi W
- Mount Morris, PA5.0 mi E
- Wayne, PA5.3 mi NW
- Cassville6.1 mi E
- Whiteley, PA7.6 mi N
- Fairview9.2 mi SW
- Osage9.4 mi E
- Gilmore, PA9.7 mi W
- Dunkard, PA9.9 mi E
- Granville10.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Pentress
What county is Pentress in?
Pentress is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Pentress, WV?
135 people lived in Pentress at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pentress, WV?
The ZIP code of Pentress is 26544.
What is the elevation of Pentress?
951 feet (290 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pentress?
Blacksville (2.3 mi), Perry (4.6 mi), Brave (4.9 mi), Mount Morris (5.0 mi), Wayne (5.3 mi).
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