Brooke County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
22,140
population (2021)
-8.0%
pop change since 2010
54009
FIPS code
Brooke County ZIP code map
About Brooke County
Brooke County is located in West Virginia and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 22,140 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8% from 24,069 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brooke County is 54009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 22,140 |
| 2010 population | 24,069 |
| Change | -8.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54009 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brooke County
ZIP codes for Brooke County, WV (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26030 | Beech Bottom | Brooke | View map |
| 26032 | Bethany | Brooke | View map |
| 26035 | Colliers | Brooke | View map |
| 26037 | Follansbee | Brooke | View map |
| 26058 | Short Creek | Brooke | View map |
| 26070 | Wellsburg | Brooke | View map |
| 26075 | Windsor Heights | Brooke | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,013
Population
46.1
Median age
$51,118
Median household income
$29,579
Per capita income
$105,375
Median home value
$490
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
9.4%
Unemployment
6,610
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
362
Under 5
373
410
5–9
423
485
10–14
500
646
15–19
666
586
20–24
603
768
25–34
792
834
35–44
859
915
45–54
942
651
55–59
670
736
60–64
758
1,185
65–74
1,220
625
75–84
643
178
85+
183
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,144 | 18.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,869 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,034 | 20.8% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.1%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black or African American
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,203 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 486 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 252 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 200 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
13.7%
$35k–$50k
20.7%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $51,118 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.9%
$50k–$100k
25.3%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,375 |
| Median rent / month | $490 |
| Owner occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter occupied | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 16.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% |
| 3 or more | 15.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.8% |
| Electricity | 25.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| Fuel oil | 8.8% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,227 | 45.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 340 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,384 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,157 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,527 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,829 | 43.5% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.3% | 31.2% |
| Married | 46.7% | 40.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 16.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
43.3%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 162 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 235 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,454 | 40.3% |
| High school | 607 | 14.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,392 | 36.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.2%
Retail trade
17.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Professional & management
7.1%
Other services
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Construction
4.4%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.2% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 1.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.3% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 11.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
8.7%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.8% |
| Retirement income | 37.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,027 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 22.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 39.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,278 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 46 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,877 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 16,807 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,105 | 51.7% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 136 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 74 | 54.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,870 | 16.9% |
| French | 2,078 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 812 | 4.8% |
| Irish | 275 | 1.6% |
| English | 149 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 102 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.1% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 84.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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