Shinnston
City in Harrison County, West Virginia
Shinnston is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, with 2,328 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 928 ft (283 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gypsy, 2.0 miles S.
- 2,328residents (2020 Census)
- 928 ftelevation · 283 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 1,398 / sq mipopulation density
- 26431ZIP code
About Shinnston
Shinnston is a city and former coal town in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, along the West Fork River. In 1778, Levi Shinn constructed his log home along what is now Route 19; today it is the oldest standing structure in north-central West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, Shinnston had a population of 2,332.
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Living in Shinnston
- Median household income
- $69,844
- Median home value
- $153,200
- Median rent
- $972/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Shinnston had 2,328 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,328 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,398 per sq mi (540 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shinnston at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Harrison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,328 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.66 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3933° N, 80.2993° W |
| ZIP code | 26431 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5473636 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shinnston
- Gypsy2.0 mi S
- Enterprise2.0 mi NE
- Lumberport2.8 mi SW
- Spelter3.6 mi S
- Hepzibah4.7 mi SW
- Worthington4.8 mi NE
- Carolina6.1 mi N
- Monongah6.1 mi NE
- White Hall6.4 mi E
- Bridgeport6.9 mi SE
- Idamay7.3 mi N
- Despard7.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Shinnston
What county is Shinnston in?
Shinnston is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Shinnston, WV?
2,328 people lived in Shinnston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shinnston, WV?
The ZIP code of Shinnston is 26431.
What is the elevation of Shinnston?
928 feet (283 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shinnston?
Gypsy (2.0 mi), Enterprise (2.0 mi), Lumberport (2.8 mi), Spelter (3.6 mi), Hepzibah (4.7 mi).
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