Elkhorn, West Virginia
Elkhorn: a city in McDowell County, West Virginia.
About
Elkhorn is a city located in the county of McDowell in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Elkhorn
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.3857,-81.4109 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:33:39 (7th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 24831 |
| Weather | 51℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Elkhorn is located at 37°23'8"N 81°24'39"W (37.3856700, -81.4109400).
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Weather
51°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 9 mph NW
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Elkhorn zip code is 24831.
County name: McDowell, County
fips: 54047
Elk Horn Run
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elkhorn, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237215 | Bluefield State College | Bluefield (WV) | 24701-2198 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elkhorn, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Elkhorn.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Switchback Post Office | Switchback (WV) | 24887 |
Other cities in McDowell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McDowell County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Welch | 1,575 | City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States |