Whitmer
Census-designated place in Randolph County, West Virginia

Whitmer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Randolph County, West Virginia, with 94 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,762 ft (842 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harman, 7.4 miles N.
- 94residents (2020 Census)
- 2,762 ftelevation · 842 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 223 / sq mipopulation density
- 26270ZIP code
About Whitmer
Whitmer is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. It is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south-southwest of Harman and is situated on the Dry Fork Cheat River. Whitmer had a post office, which closed on May 21, 2011. As of the 2020 census, its population was 94 (down from 106 at the 2010 census).
Whitmer was incorporated in 1903.
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Whitmer had 94 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 94 |
|---|---|
| Density | 223 per sq mi (86 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitmer at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Randolph County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 94 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,762 ft (842 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8149° N, 79.5451° W |
| ZIP code | 26270 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5486932 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitmer
- Harman7.4 mi N
- Bowden11.0 mi NW
- Franklin16.4 mi SE
- Beverly17.7 mi W
- Elkins18.3 mi NW
- Hendricks18.6 mi N
- East Dailey18.8 mi W
- Dailey19.0 mi W
- Hambleton19.3 mi N
- Parsons20.4 mi N
- Valley Bend20.9 mi W
- Brandywine21.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Whitmer
What county is Whitmer in?
Whitmer is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Whitmer, WV?
94 people lived in Whitmer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitmer, WV?
The ZIP code of Whitmer is 26270.
What is the elevation of Whitmer?
2,762 feet (842 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitmer?
Harman (7.4 mi), Bowden (11.0 mi), Franklin (16.4 mi), Beverly (17.7 mi), Elkins (18.3 mi).
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