Reader
Census-designated place in Wetzel County, West Virginia
Reader is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wetzel County, West Virginia, with 278 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pine Grove, 2.4 miles E.
- 278residents (2020 Census)
- 692 ftelevation · 211 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 299 / sq mipopulation density
- 26162ZIP code
About Reader
Reader is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 278 (down from 397 at the 2010 census).
Reader got its start circa 1901 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community took its name from nearby Reader Run creek.
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Living in Reader
- Median household income
- $63,942
- Median home value
- $85,300
- Median age
- 57.1
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Reader had 278 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 278 |
|---|---|
| Density | 299 per sq mi (115 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Reader at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Wetzel County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 278 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5670° N, 80.7295° W |
| ZIP code | 26162 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5467252 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Reader
- Pine Grove2.4 mi E
- Jacksonburg5.3 mi SE
- New Martinsville8.9 mi NW
- Sardis, OH10.3 mi NW
- Smithfield10.3 mi SE
- Hannibal, OH10.5 mi NW
- Middlebourne10.9 mi SW
- Paden City11.2 mi W
- Sistersville14.3 mi W
- Littleton14.8 mi NE
- Clarington, OH16.1 mi NW
- Hundred16.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Reader
What county is Reader in?
Reader is in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Reader, WV?
278 people lived in Reader at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Reader, WV?
The ZIP code of Reader is 26162.
What is the elevation of Reader?
692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Reader?
Pine Grove (2.4 mi), Jacksonburg (5.3 mi), New Martinsville (8.9 mi), Sardis (10.3 mi), Smithfield (10.3 mi).
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