Keyser, West Virginia
Keyser: city in West Virginia, United States
About
Keyser is a city located in the county of Mineral in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,439 and a population density of 1,063 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,863 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Keyser
| Population | 4,863 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Mineral County |
| Postal code | 26726 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 5.12 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4409,-78.9739 |
| Altitude | 807 feet / 246 meters |
| Capital city | Keyser is capital of Mineral County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:29:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 951 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Keyser is located at 39°26'27"N 78°58'26"W (39.4409300, -78.9739200).
Keyser map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as hi...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Keyser decreased by 11.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,439 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,367 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,334 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,295 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,258 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,188 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,121 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,047 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,946 | -2.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,915 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,863 | -1.07% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Keyser
1Potomac Highland Winery
RR 6 Box 6980, Keyser, WV 26726, United States View details
Phone: +13047883066 | Website available
2Grady Falls
528 W Piedmont St, Keyser, WV 26726, United States View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Keyser, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237701 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Keyser, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Keyser.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Keyser Post Office | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
Other cities in Mineral County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mineral County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Ashby | 1,380 | Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia |
| Wiley Ford | 1,026 | Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia |
| Piedmont | 837 | Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States |
| Ridgeley | 614 | Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Elk Garden | 209 | Human settlement in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Keyser distances to largest West Virginia cities