Wardensville

Town in Hardy County, West Virginia

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Wardensville is a town in Hardy County, West Virginia, with 269 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,010 ft (308 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Olive, 10.1 miles SE.

About Wardensville

Wardensville is a town in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 265 at the 2020 census. Originally named Trout Run, Wardensville was chartered in Virginia in 1832 and incorporated in West Virginia in 1879. Wardensville is located west of the Great North Mountain range, which separates it from the Shenandoah Valley. The town lies on the east bank of the Cacapon River at its confluence with Trout Run. The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests administrative entity borders the town to its east and south.

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Living in Wardensville

Median household income
$33,750
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$492/mo
Median age
44.5
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Wardensville, WV population

Wardensville had 269 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census269
Density829 per sq mi (320 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wardensville at a glance

StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyHardy County
TypeTown
Population269 (2020)
Land area0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,010 ft (308 m)
Coordinates39.0788° N, 78.5903° W
ZIP code26851
Census code (GEOID)5484580

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Wardensville

What county is Wardensville in?

Wardensville is in Hardy County, West Virginia.

What is the population of Wardensville, WV?

269 people lived in Wardensville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wardensville, WV?

The ZIP code of Wardensville is 26851.

What is the elevation of Wardensville?

1,010 feet (308 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wardensville?

Mount Olive (10.1 mi), Alonzaville (10.6 mi), Saumsville (11.2 mi), Fishers Hill (11.8 mi), Lebanon Church (11.9 mi).

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