Pinch
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia
Pinch is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 2,914 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 715 ft (218 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elkview, 1.8 miles N.
- 2,914residents (2020 Census)
- 715 ftelevation · 218 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 822 / sq mipopulation density
- 25156ZIP code
About Pinch
Pinch is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,914 at the 2020 census. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Charleston, adjacent to Elkview and roughly 2 miles (3 km) northwest of Big Chimney. The community lies along the Elk River and is surrounded by rolling hills.
The community was named after nearby Pinch Creek.
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Living in Pinch
- Median household income
- $76,741
- Median home value
- $221,500
- Median rent
- $916/mo
- Median age
- 50.3
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Pinch had 2,914 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,914 |
|---|---|
| Density | 822 per sq mi (317 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pinch at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,914 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.55 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4064° N, 81.4772° W |
| ZIP code | 25156 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5463772 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pinch
- Elkview1.8 mi N
- Big Chimney3.0 mi W
- Coal Fork6.4 mi SW
- Malden8.5 mi SW
- Clendenin8.7 mi NE
- Charleston9.3 mi SW
- Rand9.9 mi SW
- Sissonville10.5 mi NW
- Dupont City10.9 mi SW
- Belle12.2 mi S
- Marmet12.3 mi SW
- Cedar Grove12.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pinch
What county is Pinch in?
Pinch is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Pinch, WV?
2,914 people lived in Pinch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pinch, WV?
The ZIP code of Pinch is 25156.
What is the elevation of Pinch?
715 feet (218 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pinch?
Elkview (1.8 mi), Big Chimney (3.0 mi), Coal Fork (6.4 mi), Malden (8.5 mi), Clendenin (8.7 mi).
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