Red Jacket
Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia

Red Jacket is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mingo County, West Virginia, with 525 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Matewan, 2.4 miles SW.
- 525residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 100 / sq mipopulation density
- 25688ZIP code
About Red Jacket
Red Jacket is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 525 at the 2020 census (down from 581 at the 2010 census). The community was named for Red Jacket, a Seneca chief.
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- Median home value
- $207,600
- Median age
- 55.4
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Red Jacket had 525 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 525 |
|---|---|
| Density | 100 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Red Jacket at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Mingo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 525 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6488° N, 82.1316° W |
| ZIP code | 25688 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5467396 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Red Jacket
- Matewan2.4 mi SW
- McCarr, KY3.0 mi SW
- Delbarton4.9 mi NW
- Freeburn, KY6.1 mi S
- Belfry, KY7.8 mi W
- Williamson7.8 mi W
- South Williamson, KY8.6 mi W
- Chattaroy8.7 mi NW
- Sarah Ann8.9 mi NE
- Phelps, KY9.8 mi S
- Omar10.5 mi NE
- Chauncey11.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Red Jacket
What county is Red Jacket in?
Red Jacket is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Red Jacket, WV?
525 people lived in Red Jacket at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Red Jacket, WV?
The ZIP code of Red Jacket is 25688.
What is the elevation of Red Jacket?
794 feet (242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Red Jacket?
Matewan (2.4 mi), McCarr (3.0 mi), Delbarton (4.9 mi), Freeburn (6.1 mi), Belfry (7.8 mi).
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