Gilmer County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
7,377
population (2021)
-15.1%
pop change since 2010
54021
FIPS code
Gilmer County ZIP code map
About Gilmer County
Gilmer County is located in West Virginia and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,377 as of 2021,
a decrease of
15.1% from 8,693 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gilmer County is 54021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,377 |
| 2010 population | 8,693 |
| Change | -15.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54021 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gilmer County
ZIP codes for Gilmer County, WV (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25267 | Normantown | Gilmer | View map |
| 26342 | Coxs Mills | Gilmer | View map |
| 26351 | Glenville | Gilmer | View map |
| 26384 | Linn | Gilmer | View map |
| 26430 | Sand Fork | Gilmer | View map |
| 26443 | Troy | Gilmer | View map |
| 26611 | Cedarville | Gilmer | View map |
| 26636 | Rosedale | Gilmer | View map |
| 26638 | Shock | Gilmer | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,014
Population
38.2
Median age
$40,386
Median household income
$20,879
Per capita income
$50,988
Median home value
$125
Median monthly rent
82.5%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
Unemployment
2,280
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
199
Under 5
77
221
5–9
86
262
10–14
101
419
15–19
163
409
20–24
159
663
25–34
257
782
35–44
303
737
45–54
286
301
55–59
117
300
60–64
116
419
65–74
162
293
75–84
114
49
85+
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,113 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 5,901 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,056 | 20.5% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.3%
Black or African American
14%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,528 | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,012 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 228 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 43 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
14.3%
$25k–$35k
15.4%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
1.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.8% |
| Median income | $40,386 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.7%
$50k–$100k
28.3%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
13.1%
$300k–$500k
3.8%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $50,988 |
| Median rent / month | $125 |
| Owner occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter occupied | 17.5% |
| Vacant | 32.6% |
| Single-family detached | 73.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% |
| 3 or more | 34.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.9% |
| Electricity | 9.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.8% |
| Wood | 9.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 940 | 58.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 108 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 432 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 446 | 19.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 423 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 699 | 41.5% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 17.1% |
| Married | 39.2% | 66.0% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
54.9%
Some college, no degree
10.6%
Associate's degree
2.9%
Bachelor's degree
8.9%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 95 | 21.1% |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 540 | 23.8% |
| High school | 230 | 23.9% |
| College / grad school | 902 | 29.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Retail trade
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Agriculture & mining
10.5%
Construction
9.9%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Other services
8.4%
Public administration
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Professional & management
3.4%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 13.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 27.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.2% |
| Government | 23.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.6% |
| Carpool | 23.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.4% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
14.2%
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
5.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.4% |
| Retirement income | 36.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 34.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.1% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 30.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.0% |
| Poor mental health | 18.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.8% |
| Visited dentist | 56.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 20.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 352 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 18.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,738 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 128 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 82 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 15 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,846 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 6,793 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 4,161 | 73.9% |
| Foreign born | 53 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 168 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 35 | 6.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 882 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 550 | 7.8% |
| French | 436 | 6.2% |
| English | 37 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 19 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.2% |
| German | 12 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.1% |
| Internet access | 81.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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