Sand Fork
Town in Gilmer County, West Virginia
Sand Fork is a town in Gilmer County, West Virginia, with 180 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glenville, 5.0 miles W.
- 180residents (2020 Census)
- 735 ftelevation · 224 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 554 / sq mipopulation density
- 26430ZIP code
About Sand Fork
Sand Fork is a town in Gilmer County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 182 at the 2020 census. It is located along the Little Kanawha River, at the mouth of the Sand Fork.
Sand Fork was incorporated in 1903 as Layopolis, named for William R. Lay, an employee of the Eureka Pipe Line Company, which operated in oil fields in the area. Prior to 1983, the town was known as Layopolis, while its post office was known as Sand Fork. The town's name was changed to Sand Fork by the results of an election in 1983.
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Living in Sand Fork
- Median household income
- $35,938
- Median home value
- $116,200
- Median rent
- $659/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Sand Fork had 180 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 180 |
|---|---|
| Density | 554 per sq mi (214 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sand Fork at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Gilmer County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 180 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9155° N, 80.7465° W |
| ZIP code | 26430 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5471620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sand Fork
- Glenville5.0 mi W
- Burnsville6.3 mi SE
- Auburn13.8 mi NW
- Flatwoods14.6 mi S
- Sutton17.2 mi S
- Gassaway17.2 mi S
- Weston17.5 mi NE
- Grantsville18.6 mi W
- Pullman21.7 mi NW
- Rock Cave22.6 mi E
- Jane Lew22.6 mi NE
- Adrian25.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sand Fork
What county is Sand Fork in?
Sand Fork is in Gilmer County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Sand Fork, WV?
180 people lived in Sand Fork at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Fork, WV?
The ZIP code of Sand Fork is 26430.
What is the elevation of Sand Fork?
735 feet (224 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sand Fork?
Glenville (5.0 mi), Burnsville (6.3 mi), Auburn (13.8 mi), Flatwoods (14.6 mi), Sutton (17.2 mi).
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