Summersville
City in Nicholas County, West Virginia

Summersville is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, with 3,431 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,880 ft (573 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nettie, 9.1 miles SE.
- 3,431residents (2020 Census)
- 1,880 ftelevation · 573 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 765 / sq mipopulation density
- 26671ZIP code
About Summersville
Summersville is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,459 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Nicholas County.
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Living in Summersville
- Median household income
- $56,571
- Median home value
- $230,000
- Median rent
- $395/mo
- Median age
- 56.3
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Summersville had 3,431 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,431 |
|---|---|
| Density | 765 per sq mi (295 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Summersville at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicholas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,431 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.49 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (573 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2870° N, 80.8415° W |
| ZIP code | 26671 |
| Official website | summersvillewv.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5477980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Summersville
- Nettie9.1 mi SE
- Craigsville10.8 mi E
- Tioga13.8 mi NE
- Camden-on-Gauley14.4 mi NE
- Fenwick14.7 mi E
- Hico15.0 mi SW
- Birch River15.2 mi N
- Richwood17.1 mi E
- Quinwood17.4 mi SE
- Ansted17.7 mi SW
- Cowen17.8 mi NE
- Clay17.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Summersville
What county is Summersville in?
Summersville is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Summersville, WV?
3,431 people lived in Summersville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Summersville, WV?
The ZIP code of Summersville is 26671.
What is the elevation of Summersville?
1,880 feet (573 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Summersville?
Nettie (9.1 mi), Craigsville (10.8 mi), Tioga (13.8 mi), Camden-on-Gauley (14.4 mi), Fenwick (14.7 mi).
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