Prichard
Census-designated place in Wayne County, West Virginia

Prichard is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wayne County, West Virginia, with 461 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Gay, 7.9 miles S.
- 461residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 416 / sq mipopulation density
- 25555ZIP code
About Prichard
Prichard is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 461. It is located along the Big Sandy River and U.S. Route 52. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland, WV–KY–OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which had a population of 287,702 according to the US Census (2010). The community was named after James Pritchard.
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- Median home value
- $95,500
- Median age
- 50.1
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Prichard had 461 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 461 |
|---|---|
| Density | 416 per sq mi (161 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prichard at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 461 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.11 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2368° N, 82.6039° W |
| ZIP code | 25555 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5465596 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prichard
- Fort Gay7.9 mi S
- Louisa, KY8.7 mi S
- Wayne8.8 mi E
- Lavalette10.3 mi NE
- Cannonsburg, KY11.2 mi NW
- Ceredo11.4 mi N
- Kenova11.5 mi N
- Catlettsburg, KY12.5 mi N
- Burlington, OH12.8 mi N
- South Point, OH12.9 mi N
- Huntington15.1 mi NE
- Chesapeake, OH15.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Prichard
What county is Prichard in?
Prichard is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Prichard, WV?
461 people lived in Prichard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prichard, WV?
The ZIP code of Prichard is 25555.
What is the elevation of Prichard?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prichard?
Fort Gay (7.9 mi), Louisa (8.7 mi), Wayne (8.8 mi), Lavalette (10.3 mi), Cannonsburg (11.2 mi).
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