Welch
City in McDowell County, West Virginia
Welch is a city in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 3,590 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,322 ft (403 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kimball, 4.2 miles E.
- 3,590residents (2020 Census)
- 1,322 ftelevation · 403 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.8 km²
- 470 / sq mipopulation density
- 24878ZIP code
About Welch
Welch is a city in and the county seat of McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,590 at the 2020 census. Welch was incorporated as a city in 1894.
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Living in Welch
- Median household income
- $32,969
- Median home value
- $57,300
- Median rent
- $441/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Welch had 3,590 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,590 |
|---|---|
| Density | 470 per sq mi (182 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Welch at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,590 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.63 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4280° N, 81.5914° W |
| ZIP code | 24878 |
| Official website | local.wv.gov/welch |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5485228 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Welch
- Kimball4.2 mi E
- Davy4.4 mi NW
- Gary5.4 mi SE
- Vivian5.5 mi E
- Roderfield6.2 mi W
- Big Sandy6.7 mi W
- Keystone8.0 mi E
- Pageton8.4 mi SE
- Northfork9.0 mi E
- War9.4 mi SW
- Bartley10.1 mi SW
- Anawalt10.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Welch
What county is Welch in?
Welch is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Welch, WV?
3,590 people lived in Welch at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Welch, WV?
The ZIP code of Welch is 24878.
What is the elevation of Welch?
1,322 feet (403 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Welch?
Kimball (4.2 mi), Davy (4.4 mi), Gary (5.4 mi), Vivian (5.5 mi), Roderfield (6.2 mi).
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