Athens, West Virginia
Athens is a town in Mercer County, West Virginia, with an estimated population of 942 in 2023. It sits at 37.4207, -81.0125 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Athens |
| Type | town |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 942 |
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.4207, -81.0125 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 24712 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Athens
Athens covers 1 ZIP code: 24712. Browse all ZIP codes in West Virginia for the full list.
Where is Athens?
Athens is located in West Virginia, in Mercer County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Princeton 9 km · WVRich Creek 18 km · VAPeterstown 19 km · WVNarrows 21 km · VABluefield 25 km · WVPearisburg 27 km · VABramwell 28 km · WVHinton 31 km · WV
Other places in Mercer County
Frequently asked questions
What county is Athens, WV in?
Athens is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Athens, WV?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 942.
What time zone is Athens in?
Athens is in the America/New_York time zone.