Tunnelton
Town in Preston County, West Virginia

Tunnelton is a town in Preston County, West Virginia, with 296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,824 ft (556 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rowlesburg, 4.8 miles SE.
- 296residents (2020 Census)
- 1,824 ftelevation · 556 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 884 / sq mipopulation density
- 26444ZIP code
About Tunnelton
Tunnelton is a town in southwestern Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 307 at the 2020 census.
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- Median household income
- $65,565
- Median age
- 44
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Tunnelton had 296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 884 per sq mi (341 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tunnelton at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Preston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 296 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3929° N, 79.7466° W |
| ZIP code | 26444 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5481268 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tunnelton
- Rowlesburg4.8 mi SE
- Newburg5.7 mi W
- Kingwood6.4 mi NE
- Arthurdale8.0 mi NW
- Reedsville8.6 mi N
- Albright9.1 mi NE
- Aurora11.3 mi SE
- Masontown11.3 mi N
- Terra Alta11.4 mi E
- Hutton, MD14.3 mi E
- Grafton14.8 mi W
- Crellin, MD14.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Tunnelton
What county is Tunnelton in?
Tunnelton is in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Tunnelton, WV?
296 people lived in Tunnelton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tunnelton, WV?
The ZIP code of Tunnelton is 26444.
What is the elevation of Tunnelton?
1,824 feet (556 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tunnelton?
Rowlesburg (4.8 mi), Newburg (5.7 mi), Kingwood (6.4 mi), Arthurdale (8.0 mi), Reedsville (8.6 mi).
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