Rowlesburg
Town in Preston County, West Virginia
Rowlesburg is a town in Preston County, West Virginia, with 438 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,385 ft (422 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tunnelton, 4.8 miles NW.
- 438residents (2020 Census)
- 1,385 ftelevation · 422 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 433 / sq mipopulation density
- 26425ZIP code
About Rowlesburg
Rowlesburg is a town in southern Preston County, West Virginia, United States, along the Cheat River. The population was 438 at the 2020 census. A former railroad town, it is home to the Downtown Rowlesburg Historic District, and was the site of action during the American Civil War.
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Living in Rowlesburg
- Median household income
- $61,964
- Median home value
- $99,800
- Median rent
- $674/mo
- Median age
- 53.1
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Rowlesburg had 438 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 438 |
|---|---|
| Density | 433 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rowlesburg at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Preston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 438 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3488° N, 79.6770° W |
| ZIP code | 26425 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5470588 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rowlesburg
- Tunnelton4.8 mi NW
- Aurora6.7 mi E
- Kingwood8.5 mi N
- Terra Alta9.7 mi NE
- Newburg9.8 mi W
- Albright10.3 mi N
- Hutton, MD11.5 mi NE
- Crellin, MD11.5 mi E
- Arthurdale12.6 mi NW
- St. George12.6 mi S
- Reedsville13.0 mi NW
- Oakland, MD15.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Rowlesburg
What county is Rowlesburg in?
Rowlesburg is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Rowlesburg, WV?
438 people lived in Rowlesburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rowlesburg, WV?
The ZIP code of Rowlesburg is 26425.
What is the elevation of Rowlesburg?
1,385 feet (422 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rowlesburg?
Tunnelton (4.8 mi), Aurora (6.7 mi), Kingwood (8.5 mi), Terra Alta (9.7 mi), Newburg (9.8 mi).
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