Philippi
City in Barbour County, West Virginia
Philippi is a city in Barbour County, West Virginia, with 2,929 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,302 ft (397 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galloway, 7.3 miles NW.
- 2,929residents (2020 Census)
- 1,302 ftelevation · 397 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 1,036 / sq mipopulation density
- 26416ZIP code
About Philippi
Philippi ('FILL-uh-pea') is a city in and the county seat of Barbour County, West Virginia, United States, along the Tygart Valley River. The population was 2,929 at the 2020 census. In 1861, it was the site of the Battle of Philippi, known as the "Philippi Races". Although a minor skirmish, this is considered the earliest notable land action of the American Civil War. The city has a weekly newspaper, The Barbour Democrat.
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Living in Philippi
- Median household income
- $45,879
- Median home value
- $114,500
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Philippi had 2,929 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,929 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,036 per sq mi (400 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Philippi at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Barbour County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,929 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.83 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1473° N, 80.0504° W |
| ZIP code | 26416 |
| Official website | philippi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5463292 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Philippi
- Galloway7.3 mi NW
- Century8.1 mi SW
- Flemington9.2 mi NW
- Belington10.9 mi SE
- Junior13.0 mi SE
- Grafton13.5 mi N
- Montrose13.8 mi SE
- Buckhannon14.3 mi SW
- Bridgeport14.9 mi NW
- Anmoore15.0 mi NW
- Stonewood15.4 mi NW
- Norton15.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Philippi
What county is Philippi in?
Philippi is in Barbour County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Philippi, WV?
2,929 people lived in Philippi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Philippi, WV?
The ZIP code of Philippi is 26416.
What is the elevation of Philippi?
1,302 feet (397 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Philippi?
Galloway (7.3 mi), Century (8.1 mi), Flemington (9.2 mi), Belington (10.9 mi), Junior (13.0 mi).
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