Rock Cave
Census-designated place in Upshur County, West Virginia
Rock Cave is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Upshur County, West Virginia, with 319 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,745 ft (532 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Adrian, 5.8 miles NE.
- 319residents (2020 Census)
- 1,745 ftelevation · 532 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 103 / sq mipopulation density
- 26343ZIP code
About Rock Cave
Rock Cave is a census designated unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States. The town is located southwest of Buckhannon at the junction of West Virginia Route 4 with County Routes 11/2 and 20/28.
As of the 2020 census, Rock Cave had a population of 319.
Throughout the community's history, Rock Cave has been known as Bob Town, Centerville, and Centreville.
The community's name is a corruption of Rock Lava, which referred to rocks purportedly of volcanic origin unearthed near the town site.
Rock Cave's public schools are operated by Upshur County Schools.
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Living in Rock Cave
- Median household income
- $52,202
- Median home value
- $241,700
- Median age
- 65.3
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Rock Cave had 319 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 319 |
|---|---|
| Density | 103 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rock Cave at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Upshur County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 319 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.10 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8404° N, 80.3375° W |
| ZIP code | 26343 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5469244 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rock Cave
- Adrian5.8 mi NE
- Hinkleville7.0 mi NE
- Helvetia11.9 mi SE
- Buckhannon12.1 mi NE
- Pickens14.3 mi SE
- Weston15.3 mi NW
- Burnsville17.0 mi W
- Flatwoods19.0 mi SW
- Jane Lew19.1 mi N
- Century19.7 mi NE
- Womelsdorf (Coalton)20.5 mi E
- Norton20.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rock Cave
What county is Rock Cave in?
Rock Cave is in Upshur County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Rock Cave, WV?
319 people lived in Rock Cave at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Cave, WV?
The ZIP code of Rock Cave is 26343.
What is the elevation of Rock Cave?
1,745 feet (532 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rock Cave?
Adrian (5.8 mi), Hinkleville (7.0 mi), Helvetia (11.9 mi), Buckhannon (12.1 mi), Pickens (14.3 mi).
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