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West Virginia ZIP code list — 537 ZIP codes across 55 counties and 503 cities. Search by city or filter by county.
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About West Virginia ZIP codes
West Virginia is served by 537 ZIP codes that span the range of 24701 to 26884, covering all 55 counties and 503 cities across the Mountain State. From the coalfields of the south to the rolling hills of the Northern Panhandle and the rugged peaks of the Allegheny Highlands, these ZIP codes ensure mail reaches every corner of this geographically diverse state. Kanawha County, home to the capital city of Charleston, leads with the most ZIP codes at 37, reflecting its role as the state's population and government center. Whether you're looking up a ZIP code for Morgantown, Huntington, or a small mountain community, West Virginia's 22 unique three-digit prefixes provide organized coverage of the entire state.
West Virginia ZIP codes begin with prefixes ranging from 247 to 268, all falling within the broad '24-26' range assigned to the state by the USPS. The lower prefixes (247–249) generally cover the southern part of the state, including cities like Bluefield and Princeton, while mid-range prefixes (250–259) serve the central region around Charleston and the Kanawha Valley. Higher prefixes (260–268) correspond to the northern and eastern portions of the state, including areas like Morgantown, Wheeling, and the Eastern Panhandle.
Kanawha County leads West Virginia with 37 ZIP codes, which is fitting given that it is the state's most populous county and home to the capital city of Charleston, encompassing a large geographic area with numerous distinct communities and neighborhoods.
Quick facts
- West Virginia is one of only a few states whose ZIP codes span three different two-digit prefixes (24, 25, and 26), reflecting the state's unique elongated shape that stretches from the southern coalfields to the Northern Panhandle.
- The lowest ZIP code in West Virginia, 24701, belongs to Princeton in Mercer County, located in the state's southernmost tip near the Virginia border, while the highest, 26884, serves Riverton in Pendleton County in the mountainous east.
- When the ZIP code system was introduced in 1963, West Virginia's capital city of Charleston was assigned 25301 as its primary ZIP code — a number that has become iconic in the state and is still in active use today.
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes are in Charleston, West Virginia?
Charleston, the state capital, uses a range of ZIP codes starting with 253, including 25301, 25302, 25303, 25304, 25305 (the State Capitol), 25306, 25309, 25311, 25312, 25313, 25314, and 25315. The variety of ZIP codes reflects Charleston's status as the largest city in West Virginia and its spread across the Kanawha Valley.
How many ZIP codes does West Virginia have?
West Virginia has a total of 537 ZIP codes, serving 503 cities across all 55 counties. Despite being one of the smaller states by population, its mountainous terrain and numerous small communities require a substantial number of ZIP codes to ensure efficient mail delivery.
What do West Virginia ZIP codes start with?
West Virginia ZIP codes start with the digits 24, 25, or 26. More specifically, the state uses 22 distinct three-digit prefixes ranging from 247 to 268. Southern regions use 247–249, central areas including Charleston use 250–259, and northern and eastern regions use 260–268. This pattern was established by the USPS to organize mail distribution across the state's diverse geography.
Which county in West Virginia has the most ZIP codes?
Kanawha County has the most ZIP codes in West Virginia with 37, well ahead of Raleigh County with 25 and Fayette County with 24. Kanawha County's large number of ZIP codes is due to its status as the most populous county, its large land area, and the many distinct communities within and surrounding the Charleston metropolitan area.
Looking for a downloadable West Virginia ZIP code list? Our Gold Edition database includes all 537 WV ZIP codes with city, county, latitude, longitude, timezone, and FIPS codes — available in Excel, CSV, and Access formats.
Last updated April 2026
Demographics & statistics
1,725,074
Population
42.8
Median age
$56,949
Median household income
$31,774
Per capita income
$107,364
Median home value
$347
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
646,902
Housing units
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
45,907
Under 5
41,515
50,123
5–9
45,326
53,263
10–14
48,166
56,075
15–19
50,710
57,238
20–24
51,761
107,418
25–34
97,140
108,743
35–44
98,337
115,318
45–54
104,283
61,331
55–59
55,463
65,528
60–64
59,257
110,850
65–74
100,242
54,108
75–84
48,931
19,976
85+
18,065
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 346,099 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 1,378,975 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 352,172 | 24.0% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,576,784 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 64,580 | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 58,823 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32,128 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 13,391 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 9,169 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,670 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.1%
$10k–$15k
7.0%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $56,949 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.1%
$50k–$100k
24.6%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
14.2%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,364 |
| Median rent / month | $347 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 22.7% |
| Single-family detached | 72.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 21.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.8% |
| Electricity | 43.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.4% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 10.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 326,787 | 52.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 44,929 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 133,659 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 185,660 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 179,921 | 25.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 249,338 | 41.0% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 20.9% |
| Married | 52.2% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 12.6% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
45.3%
Some college, no degree
15.7%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 16,662 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 16,710 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 152,667 | 42.5% |
| High school | 79,842 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 89,685 | 16.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Retail trade
12.0%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Construction
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Public administration
6.8%
Professional & management
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Other services
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 19.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
19.2%
Under 18 years
22.8%
18 and over
17.7%
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
26.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.6% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 36.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.6% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 31.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 15.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 51.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Teeth loss | 22.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 111,580 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 19.8% |
| 65 and over | 42.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.5% |
| Public insurance | 54.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,637,652 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 11,275 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,428 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,588 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 3,090 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,696,599 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 1,686,378 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,172,336 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 10,221 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 28,475 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 15,715 | 24.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 235,261 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 213,535 | 12.4% |
| Arab | 170,186 | 9.9% |
| English | 18,705 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 7,201 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,791 | 0.3% |
| German | 2,263 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 1,236 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1,121 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 83.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.