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Fenwick, WV
Census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Population
16
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
113
ZIP codes
0
Fenwick and its ZIP codes
Fenwick at a glance
- Fenwick is 53% denser than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Fenwick, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nicholas County. PPP loans are for Fenwick.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,393
6,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,763
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$221M
FY 2026, $8,972 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fenwick, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 20°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fenwick, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
27.2%
U.S. 12.1% +15.1 pts
Smoking
26.9%
U.S. 12.8% +14.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Fenwick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichwoodCity | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| NettieCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.2 |
| CraigsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Camden-on-GauleyTown | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CowenTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| QuinwoodTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TiogaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| SummersvilleCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| RupertTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Addison (Webster Springs)Town | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| ParcoalCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Falling SpringTown | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Birch RiverCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| RainelleTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| HillsboroTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| BergooCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fenwick, WV in?
- Fenwick is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Fenwick, WV?
- About 16 people live in Fenwick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fenwick?
- Nearby places include Richwood (2.8 mi), Nettie (6 mi), Craigsville (7.5 mi), Camden-on-Gauley (9.5 mi), Cowen (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023