Van
Census-designated place in Boone County, West Virginia

Van is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Boone County, West Virginia, with 177 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 830 ft (253 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenview, 5.8 miles W.
- 177residents (2020 Census)
- 830 ftelevation · 253 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 296 / sq mipopulation density
- 25028ZIP code
About Van
Van is a census-designated place (CDP) in Boone County, West Virginia, United States, along the Pond Fork of the Little Coal River. As of the 2020 census, its population was 177 (down from 211 at the 2010 census). Its ZIP code is 25206. Van was named after Van Linville, who established its post office and served as its first postmaster.
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Living in Van
- Median household income
- $75,000
- Median home value
- $52,900
- Median age
- 43.1
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Van had 177 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 177 |
|---|---|
| Density | 296 per sq mi (114 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Van at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 177 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.60 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9702° N, 81.7177° W |
| ZIP code | 25028 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5482852 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Van
- Greenview5.8 mi W
- Twilight6.4 mi SE
- Madison8.0 mi NW
- Sylvester9.1 mi E
- Danville10.0 mi NW
- Whitesville10.2 mi E
- Racine12.2 mi N
- Comfort12.6 mi NE
- Robinette13.3 mi S
- Amherstdale14.3 mi SW
- Dorothy14.6 mi E
- Henlawson15.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Van
What county is Van in?
Van is in Boone County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Van, WV?
177 people lived in Van at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Van, WV?
The ZIP code of Van is 25028.
What is the elevation of Van?
830 feet (253 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Van?
Greenview (5.8 mi), Twilight (6.4 mi), Madison (8.0 mi), Sylvester (9.1 mi), Danville (10.0 mi).
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