Rand
Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia

Rand is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 1,543 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dupont City, 1.1 miles S.
- 1,543residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 3,344 / sq mipopulation density
- 25304ZIP code
About Rand
Rand is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Kanawha River in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,543 (down from 1,631 at the 2010 census). It is surrounded by the communities of Malden and DuPont City.
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Living in Rand
- Median household income
- $61,047
- Median home value
- $89,900
- Median rent
- $953/mo
- Median age
- 48.2
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Rand had 1,543 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,543 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,344 per sq mi (1,291 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rand at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,543 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2816° N, 81.5654° W |
| ZIP code | 25304 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5466892 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rand
- Dupont City1.1 mi S
- Malden1.4 mi N
- Marmet2.5 mi S
- Coal Fork3.5 mi NE
- Belle3.6 mi SE
- Chesapeake4.4 mi S
- Charleston5.9 mi NW
- Chelyan7.3 mi SE
- Shrewsbury7.4 mi SE
- East Bank8.0 mi SE
- Cedar Grove8.0 mi SE
- South Charleston8.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Rand
What county is Rand in?
Rand is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Rand, WV?
1,543 people lived in Rand at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rand, WV?
The ZIP code of Rand is 25304.
What is the elevation of Rand?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rand?
Dupont City (1.1 mi), Malden (1.4 mi), Marmet (2.5 mi), Coal Fork (3.5 mi), Belle (3.6 mi).
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