West Union West Virginia Map

About West Union, West Virginia

West Union is a locality in Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,039. The population density is 685.2 people per km². West Union is located at 39.2965°N, 80.7770°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26456.

West Union rests in a hollow, a place where the land folds in on itself like a well-worn map. It lies 42.0 miles east of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 87°T), and is situated 11.7 miles west of Salem. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the stark silhouettes of winter, rise around it, their slopes etched with the scars of old logging roads and the persistent work of farmers. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of dew-kissed grass and the distant breath of pine. The sky above West Union often seems vast and unhurried, a canvas for clouds that drift with a painter's deliberation, their shadows moving slowly across the undulating terrain. The houses, scattered and humble, seem to have grown from the soil, their paint faded by sun and time, their porches offering quiet invitations to watch the cicadas hum their tireless song. The history of West Union is deeply entwined with the timber and oil industries that once pulsed through these hills, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a quiet understanding of hard work. The echoes of those booming times can still be felt in the sturdy, unassuming architecture of its older buildings, structures that have weathered more than just the seasons. The local economy, now more diversified, relies on agriculture and small businesses, a steady hum rather than a roar. You'll find the rhythm of West Union set by the comings and goings of folks heading to work, the cheerful greetings exchanged at the general store, and the slow, deliberate pace of a community that knows its roots run deep into this West Virginia soil.

About This West Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Union, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.296472, -80.777049. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Union and Doddridge County.

Detailed location data for West Union includes the ZIP code (24954), telephone area code (304), county seat of Doddridge County (West Union), and school district assignment (Doddridge County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.