Terra Alta
Town in Preston County, West Virginia
Terra Alta is a town in Preston County, West Virginia, with 1,415 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,582 ft (787 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hutton, 4.0 miles SE.
- 1,415residents (2020 Census)
- 2,582 ftelevation · 787 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,194 / sq mipopulation density
- 26764ZIP code
About Terra Alta
Terra Alta is a town in eastern Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,415 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Terra Alta
- Median household income
- $50,536
- Median home value
- $95,200
- Median rent
- $742/mo
- Median age
- 29.9
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Terra Alta had 1,415 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,415 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,194 per sq mi (461 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Terra Alta at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Preston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,415 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4443° N, 79.5436° W |
| ZIP code | 26764 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5479708 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Terra Alta
- Hutton, MD4.0 mi SE
- Crellin, MD5.6 mi SE
- Albright6.2 mi NW
- Kingwood7.6 mi W
- Oakland, MD7.8 mi E
- Aurora8.2 mi S
- Mountain Lake Park, MD9.2 mi E
- Rowlesburg9.7 mi SW
- Loch Lynn Heights, MD9.8 mi E
- Tunnelton11.4 mi W
- Deer Park, MD11.7 mi E
- Reedsville14.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Terra Alta
What county is Terra Alta in?
Terra Alta is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Terra Alta, WV?
1,415 people lived in Terra Alta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Terra Alta, WV?
The ZIP code of Terra Alta is 26764.
What is the elevation of Terra Alta?
2,582 feet (787 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Terra Alta?
Hutton (4.0 mi), Crellin (5.6 mi), Albright (6.2 mi), Kingwood (7.6 mi), Oakland (7.8 mi).
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