Scarbro
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

Scarbro is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 461 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,736 ft (529 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hilltop, 1.1 miles SE.
- 461residents (2020 Census)
- 1,736 ftelevation · 529 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 686 / sq mipopulation density
- 25855ZIP code
About Scarbro
Scarbro is a census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Scarbro is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southwest of Oak Hill. Scarbro has a post office with ZIP code 25917. As of the 2020 census, its population was 461 (down from 486 at the 2010 census).
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Scarbro had 461 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 461 |
|---|---|
| Density | 686 per sq mi (265 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Scarbro at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 461 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9485° N, 81.1683° W |
| ZIP code | 25855 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5472292 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Scarbro
- Hilltop1.1 mi SE
- Glen Jean1.7 mi SE
- Oak Hill1.7 mi N
- Mount Hope3.6 mi S
- Thurmond4.9 mi E
- Pax5.9 mi SW
- Bradley6.1 mi SW
- Gatewood6.9 mi NE
- Prosperity7.8 mi S
- Prince7.8 mi SE
- Cunard7.8 mi NE
- Garten7.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Scarbro
What county is Scarbro in?
Scarbro is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Scarbro, WV?
461 people lived in Scarbro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Scarbro, WV?
The ZIP code of Scarbro is 25855.
What is the elevation of Scarbro?
1,736 feet (529 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Scarbro?
Hilltop (1.1 mi), Glen Jean (1.7 mi), Oak Hill (1.7 mi), Mount Hope (3.6 mi), Thurmond (4.9 mi).
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