Pickens
Census-designated place in Randolph County, West Virginia
Pickens is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Randolph County, West Virginia, with 41 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,687 ft (819 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Helvetia, 3.6 miles N.
- 41residents (2020 Census)
- 2,687 ftelevation · 819 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 20 / sq mipopulation density
- 26230ZIP code
About Pickens
Pickens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. Pickens is 13 miles (21 km) west-southwest of Huttonsville. It is the home of the Cunningham-Roberts Museum. Pickens has a post office with ZIP code 26230. As of the 2020 census, its population was 41 (down from 66 at the 2010 census).
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Pickens had 41 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41 |
|---|---|
| Density | 20 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pickens at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Randolph County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 41 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,687 ft (819 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6559° N, 80.2160° W |
| ZIP code | 26230 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5463484 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pickens
- Helvetia3.6 mi N
- Valley Head12.5 mi SE
- Bergoo12.7 mi S
- Huttonsville13.5 mi E
- Mill Creek14.1 mi E
- Rock Cave14.3 mi NW
- Parcoal16.0 mi SW
- Addison (Webster Springs)16.0 mi SW
- Valley Bend17.4 mi NE
- Adrian17.6 mi N
- Hinkleville18.7 mi N
- East Dailey19.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pickens
What county is Pickens in?
Pickens is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Pickens, WV?
41 people lived in Pickens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pickens, WV?
The ZIP code of Pickens is 26230.
What is the elevation of Pickens?
2,687 feet (819 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pickens?
Helvetia (3.6 mi), Valley Head (12.5 mi), Bergoo (12.7 mi), Huttonsville (13.5 mi), Mill Creek (14.1 mi).
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