West Union
Town in Doddridge County, West Virginia
West Union is a town in Doddridge County, West Virginia, with 653 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 787 ft (240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pennsboro, 10.1 miles W.
- 653residents (2020 Census)
- 787 ftelevation · 240 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,813 / sq mipopulation density
- 26456ZIP code
About West Union
West Union is a town in and the county seat of Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 669 at the 2020 census. The town is located along Middle Island Creek at the junction of U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 18; the North Bend Rail Trail also passes through the town. It was incorporated on July 20, 1881.
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Living in West Union
- Median household income
- $60,417
- Median home value
- $98,600
- Median age
- 41.7
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West Union had 653 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 653 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,813 per sq mi (700 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Union at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Doddridge County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 653 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2968° N, 80.7782° W |
| ZIP code | 26456 |
| Official website | westunion-wv.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5486116 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Union
- Pennsboro10.1 mi W
- Salem11.6 mi E
- Pullman11.8 mi SW
- Auburn14.5 mi S
- Ellenboro15.0 mi W
- Middlebourne15.4 mi NW
- Harrisville15.6 mi W
- Wolf Summit16.9 mi E
- Wallace17.1 mi NE
- Smithfield18.0 mi NE
- Reynoldsville18.0 mi E
- Jacksonburg18.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Union
What county is West Union in?
West Union is in Doddridge County, West Virginia.
What is the population of West Union, WV?
653 people lived in West Union at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Union, WV?
The ZIP code of West Union is 26456.
What is the elevation of West Union?
787 feet (240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Union?
Pennsboro (10.1 mi), Salem (11.6 mi), Pullman (11.8 mi), Auburn (14.5 mi), Ellenboro (15.0 mi).
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