Wardensville
Town in Hardy County, West Virginia

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.
- 269residents (2020 Census)
- 1,010 ftelevation · 308 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 829 / sq mipopulation density
- 26851ZIP code
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 had 269 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 269 |
|---|---|
| Density | 829 per sq mi (320 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wardensville at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardy County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 269 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0788° N, 78.5903° W |
| ZIP code | 26851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5484580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wardensville
- Mount Olive, VA10.1 mi SE
- Alonzaville, VA10.6 mi S
- Saumsville, VA11.2 mi SE
- Fishers Hill, VA11.8 mi SE
- Lebanon Church, VA11.9 mi E
- Maurertown, VA11.9 mi SE
- Toms Brook, VA12.2 mi SE
- Locust Grove, VA12.6 mi SE
- Strasburg, VA14.0 mi E
- Clary, VA14.0 mi E
- Columbia Furnace, VA14.1 mi S
- Woodstock, VA14.8 mi S
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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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