Peterstown
Town in Monroe County, West Virginia
Peterstown is a town in Monroe County, West Virginia, with 448 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,624 ft (495 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rich Creek, 1.6 miles SW.
- 448residents (2020 Census)
- 1,624 ftelevation · 495 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 1,415 / sq mipopulation density
- 24147ZIP code
About Peterstown
Peterstown is a town in Monroe County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 456 at the 2020 census.
The town was named after Christian Peters, a pioneer settler. The town is the site of the 1928 discovery of the 34.48 carat (6.896 g) Jones Diamond by Grover C. Jones and his son, William "Punch" Jones.
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Living in Peterstown
- Median household income
- $38,750
- Median home value
- $116,800
- Median rent
- $621/mo
- Median age
- 21.8
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Peterstown had 448 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 448 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,415 per sq mi (546 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peterstown at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 448 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3990° N, 80.7950° W |
| ZIP code | 24147 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5463052 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peterstown
- Rich Creek, VA1.6 mi SW
- Glen Lyn, VA4.0 mi SW
- Narrows, VA4.7 mi S
- Pearisburg, VA6.1 mi SE
- Ripplemead, VA7.0 mi SE
- Pembroke, VA10.2 mi SE
- Oakvale10.8 mi SW
- Athens12.0 mi W
- Eggleston, VA12.3 mi SE
- Parrott, VA15.7 mi SE
- Princeton16.7 mi W
- Belspring, VA17.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Peterstown
What county is Peterstown in?
Peterstown is in Monroe County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Peterstown, WV?
448 people lived in Peterstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peterstown, WV?
The ZIP code of Peterstown is 24147.
What is the elevation of Peterstown?
1,624 feet (495 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Peterstown?
Rich Creek (1.6 mi), Glen Lyn (4.0 mi), Narrows (4.7 mi), Pearisburg (6.1 mi), Ripplemead (7.0 mi).
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