Smithers
City in Fayette County, West Virginia
Smithers is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 754 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montgomery, 1.3 miles NW.
- 754residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 523 / sq mipopulation density
- 25186main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Smithers
Smithers is a city in Fayette and Kanawha counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located along the Kanawha River, it lies almost entirely in Fayette County. The population was 751 at the 2020 census. The city most likely takes its name from Smithers Creek.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Smithers weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Smithers
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Smithers
- Median household income
- $45,417
- Median home value
- $76,500
- Median rent
- $663/mo
- Median age
- 52.5
Do you know Smithers? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Smithers special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Smithers
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Smithers Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Smithers, WV population
Smithers had 754 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 754 |
|---|---|
| Density | 523 per sq mi (202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smithers at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 754 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.44 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1658° N, 81.2975° W |
| ZIP codes | 25186, 25136 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5474740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smithers
- Montgomery1.3 mi NW
- Mount Carbon1.6 mi S
- Boomer1.7 mi SE
- Kimberly1.7 mi S
- Falls View3.3 mi SE
- Deep Water3.9 mi SE
- Glen Ferris4.2 mi E
- Charlton Heights4.4 mi SE
- Handley4.5 mi W
- Gauley Bridge4.8 mi E
- Powellton5.1 mi S
- Hollygrove5.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Smithers
What county is Smithers in?
Smithers is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Smithers, WV?
754 people lived in Smithers at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smithers, WV?
The main ZIP code is 25186. Other ZIP codes: 25136.
What is the elevation of Smithers?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smithers?
Montgomery (1.3 mi), Mount Carbon (1.6 mi), Boomer (1.7 mi), Kimberly (1.7 mi), Falls View (3.3 mi).
Last updated: