Powellton
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

Powellton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 493 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 840 ft (256 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kimberly, 3.5 miles NE.
- 493residents (2020 Census)
- 840 ftelevation · 256 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 13.9 km²
- 92 / sq mipopulation density
- 25118ZIP code
About Powellton
Powellton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 493 at the 2020 census (down from 619 at the 2010 census).
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- Median home value
- $70,900
- Median age
- 38
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Powellton had 493 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 493 |
|---|---|
| Density | 92 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Powellton at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 493 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.35 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0941° N, 81.3220° W |
| ZIP code | 25118 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5465284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Powellton
- Kimberly3.5 mi NE
- Mount Carbon3.9 mi NE
- Page3.9 mi SE
- Deep Water4.1 mi NE
- Kincaid4.4 mi SE
- Falls View4.4 mi NE
- Boomer4.6 mi NE
- Smithers5.1 mi N
- Charlton Heights5.2 mi NE
- Montgomery5.5 mi N
- Beards Fork5.5 mi E
- Eskdale6.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Powellton
What county is Powellton in?
Powellton is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Powellton, WV?
493 people lived in Powellton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Powellton, WV?
The ZIP code of Powellton is 25118.
What is the elevation of Powellton?
840 feet (256 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Powellton?
Kimberly (3.5 mi), Mount Carbon (3.9 mi), Page (3.9 mi), Deep Water (4.1 mi), Kincaid (4.4 mi).
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