Shanks, West Virginia
Shanks: a city in Hampshire County, West Virginia.
About
Shanks is a city located in the county of Hampshire in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Shanks
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3143,-78.6878 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:47:52 (7th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 26761 |
| Weather | 36℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Shanks is located at 39°18'51"N 78°41'16"W (39.3142700, -78.6877900).
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Weather
36°F
Partly Cloudy
10 mph NW
Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Shanks zip code is 26761.
County name: Hampshire, County
fips: 54027
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Shanks, 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 (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Shanks, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Shanks.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shank Post Office | Shanks (WV) | 26761 |
Other cities in Hampshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hampshire County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Romney | 1,680 | City in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States |