Ranson
Municipality in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Ranson is a municipality in Jefferson County, West Virginia, with 5,433 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charles Town, 3.0 miles S.
- 5,433residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 21.0 km²
- 670 / sq mipopulation density
- 25438ZIP code
About Ranson
Ranson is a corporation in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 5,433 at the 2020 census. It is part of the northwestern fringes of the Washington metropolitan area.
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Living in Ranson
- Median household income
- $89,523
- Median home value
- $242,700
- Median rent
- $1,536/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Ranson had 5,433 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,433 |
|---|---|
| Density | 670 per sq mi (259 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ranson at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Municipality |
| Population | 5,433 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.10 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3068° N, 77.8814° W |
| ZIP code | 25438 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5466988 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ranson
- Charles Town3.0 mi S
- Shenandoah Junction3.8 mi NE
- Middleway5.3 mi W
- Bolivar7.0 mi E
- Shannondale7.5 mi SE
- Harpers Ferry7.6 mi E
- Dargan, MD9.2 mi NE
- Sandy Hook, MD9.5 mi E
- Shepherdstown9.6 mi NE
- Inwood9.8 mi W
- Brucetown, VA10.5 mi W
- Antietam, MD10.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ranson
What county is Ranson in?
Ranson is in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Ranson, WV?
5,433 people lived in Ranson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ranson, WV?
The ZIP code of Ranson is 25438.
What is the elevation of Ranson?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ranson?
Charles Town (3.0 mi), Shenandoah Junction (3.8 mi), Middleway (5.3 mi), Bolivar (7.0 mi), Shannondale (7.5 mi).
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