ZIP codes
738
West Virginia ZIP Codes & Demographics
West Virginia capital is Charleston (WV); borders Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia. West Virginia ZIP codes, demographics, and median...
Population
1,784,132
Median household income (avg.)
$56,091
75% of U.S. median
Average home value
$133,405
38% of U.S. median
Average rent
$573
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Quick facts about West Virginia
Capital, postal abbreviation, region, and land neighbors — then ZIP demographics below.
- Capital
- Charleston
- Abbreviation
- WV
- Region
- South
- State bird
- Cardinal
- State flower
- Rosebay rhododendron
- Motto
- Mountaineers are always free
- Neighboring states (land borders)
West Virginia demographics
West Virginia has 738 ZIP codes across 55 counties on US5, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 1,784,132.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 46.0 years.
Among cities represented in this ZIP set, Fairmont is among the largest population centers.
Median household income in West Virginia
The average median household income across ZIP codes in West Virginia is about $56,091 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 26714 is near the top at about $131,042, while 25922 is near the bottom at about $2,499.
Housing in West Virginia
For housing in West Virginia, the average median home value is about $133,405 and the average median rent is about $573.
The most populous ZIP is 26554 (Fairmont) with about 42,116 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the state.
ZIP codes in West Virginia
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of West Virginia?
The capital of West Virginia is Charleston. See Quick Facts above for abbreviation, region, and neighbors, then browse ZIP demographics below.
What is the abbreviation for West Virginia?
West Virginia’s USPS postal abbreviation is WV.
What states border West Virginia?
West Virginia shares land borders with Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia. Practice adjacency in the neighboring-states quiz; confirm the list in Quick Facts on this page.
How many ZIP codes are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 738 ZIP codes on US5 across 55 counties. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
What are the demographics of West Virginia?
West Virginia has a combined ZIP-area population of about 1,784,132 across 738 ZIP codes. Browse the table on this page for population, income, and housing by ZIP.
What is the median household income in West Virginia?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in West Virginia is about $56,091, about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $133,405. Among ZIPs with data, 26714 is near the top ($131,042) and 25922 is near the bottom ($2,499).
Where can I find ZIP code lists for West Virginia?
This page lists ZIP codes in West Virginia with population, median household income, and home value. Sort the table or open a ZIP for a full demographics profile.
ZIP rankings in West Virginia
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