Point Pleasant
City in Mason County, West Virginia
Point Pleasant is a city in Mason County, West Virginia, with 4,070 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kanauga, 1.2 miles SW.
- 4,070residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 1,684 / sq mipopulation density
- 25550ZIP code
About Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant is a city in and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States, at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. The population was 4,101 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Point Pleasant micropolitan area extending into Ohio. The town is best known for the Mothman, a purported humanoid creature reportedly sighted in the area that has become a part of West Virginia folklore, and more broadly part of American popular culture.
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Living in Point Pleasant
- Median household income
- $37,563
- Median home value
- $118,000
- Median rent
- $624/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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Point Pleasant had 4,070 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,070 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,684 per sq mi (650 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Point Pleasant at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mason County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,070 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.42 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8502° N, 82.1320° W |
| ZIP code | 25550 |
| Official website | visitpointpleasantwv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5464708 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Point Pleasant
- Kanauga, OH1.2 mi SW
- Henderson1.4 mi S
- Gallipolis, OH3.8 mi SW
- Gallipolis Ferry6.5 mi SW
- Cheshire, OH7.0 mi N
- Bidwell, OH9.6 mi NW
- Middleport, OH10.5 mi N
- Clifton11.8 mi NE
- Leon11.9 mi SE
- Hartford City12.4 mi NE
- Mason12.7 mi NE
- Apple Grove12.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Point Pleasant
What county is Point Pleasant in?
Point Pleasant is in Mason County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Point Pleasant, WV?
4,070 people lived in Point Pleasant at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Point Pleasant, WV?
The ZIP code of Point Pleasant is 25550.
What is the elevation of Point Pleasant?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Point Pleasant?
Kanauga (1.2 mi), Henderson (1.4 mi), Gallipolis (3.8 mi), Gallipolis Ferry (6.5 mi), Cheshire (7.0 mi).
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