Barbour County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
15,468
population (2021)
-6.8%
pop change since 2010
54001
FIPS code
Barbour County ZIP code map
About Barbour County
Barbour County is located in West Virginia and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 15,468 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.8% from 16,589 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Barbour County is 54001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 15,468 |
| 2010 population | 16,589 |
| Change | -6.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54001 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Barbour County
ZIP codes for Barbour County, WV (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26238 | Volga | Barbour | View map |
| 26250 | Belington | Barbour | View map |
| 26275 | Junior | Barbour | View map |
| 26349 | Galloway | Barbour | View map |
| 26405 | Moatsville | Barbour | View map |
| 26416 | Philippi | Barbour | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,938
Population
42.2
Median age
$45,271
Median household income
$24,860
Per capita income
$124,725
Median home value
$339
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
5,282
Housing units
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
342
Under 5
331
410
5–9
398
466
10–14
453
588
15–19
571
504
20–24
488
913
25–34
886
902
35–44
876
929
45–54
902
464
55–59
450
508
60–64
492
893
65–74
867
548
75–84
531
115
85+
111
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,908 | 18.2% |
| 18 and over | 12,030 | 81.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,065 | 23.4% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.7%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Black or African American
1.7%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,775 | 88.7% |
| Two or more races | 809 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 584 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 270 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
7.3%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
13.0%
$35k–$50k
21.3%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $45,271 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.3%
$50k–$100k
27.1%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
21.6%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,725 |
| Median rent / month | $339 |
| Owner occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 20.2% |
| Single-family detached | 78.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 16.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.3% |
| Electricity | 26.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 13.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,591 | 50.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 339 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,006 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,499 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,401 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,166 | 42.9% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 20.3% |
| Married | 52.0% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 17.8% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
57.4%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 54 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,355 | 48.9% |
| High school | 772 | 32.8% |
| College / grad school | 657 | 11.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Construction
14.8%
Retail trade
10.0%
Public administration
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Other services
6.4%
Professional & management
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Information
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.1% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.1% |
| Government | 18.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.6% |
| Carpool | 2.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
Poverty
All people
21.7%
Under 18 years
42.5%
18 and over
17.7%
Married-couple families
11.7%
Female-led households
34.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.3% |
| Retirement income | 38.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 37.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.4% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.7% |
| No physical activity | 31.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 15.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.3% |
| Visited dentist | 54.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 22.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 909 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 9.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.8% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.2% |
| Public insurance | 51.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,265 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 100 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 78 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,893 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 14,828 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,762 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 65 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 45 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 28.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,059 | 13.8% |
| French | 1,312 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 1,161 | 7.8% |
| English | 191 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 104 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
| German | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 86.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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