Hancock County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
28,656
population (2021)
-6.6%
pop change since 2010
54029
FIPS code
Hancock County ZIP code map
About Hancock County
Hancock County is located in West Virginia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 28,656 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.6% from 30,676 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hancock County is 54029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 28,656 |
| 2010 population | 30,676 |
| Change | -6.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54029 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hancock County
ZIP codes for Hancock County, WV (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26034 | Chester | Hancock | View map |
| 26047 | New Cumberland | Hancock | View map |
| 26050 | Newell | Hancock | View map |
| 26056 | New Manchester | Hancock | View map |
| 26062 | Weirton | Hancock | View map |
Demographics & statistics
32,418
Population
47.0
Median age
$55,946
Median household income
$34,326
Per capita income
$108,200
Median home value
$729
Median monthly rent
67.6%
Home ownership
19.7%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
11,775
Housing units
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
665
Under 5
669
823
5–9
828
890
10–14
894
806
15–19
810
771
20–24
775
1,843
25–34
1,853
1,828
35–44
1,837
2,197
45–54
2,209
1,131
55–59
1,136
1,219
60–64
1,226
2,347
65–74
2,360
1,065
75–84
1,070
581
85+
585
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,822 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 26,596 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 8,008 | 24.9% |
| Median age | 47.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,126 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 1,203 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 698 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 685 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 96 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
11.1%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $55,946 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.3%
$50k–$100k
30.8%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
13.0%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,200 |
| Median rent / month | $729 |
| Owner occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter occupied | 32.4% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 76.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 12.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 14.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 56.9% |
| Electricity | 28.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.1% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,157 | 41.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,071 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,278 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,312 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,112 | 21.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,996 | 41.0% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 19.0% |
| Married | 48.4% | 45.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 15.3% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 581 | 13.9% |
| Kindergarten | 245 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,633 | 44.7% |
| High school | 1,422 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 818 | 13.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Retail trade
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Professional & management
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Construction
7.8%
Public administration
6.2%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.7% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 22.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 5.3% |
| Other means | 4.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
Poverty
All people
19.7%
Under 18 years
24.2%
18 and over
19.0%
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 37.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.6% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.9% |
| No physical activity | 30.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 15.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.9% |
| Visited dentist | 56.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,588 | 11.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.4% |
| 18–64 years | 17.2% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.9% |
| Public insurance | 52.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,084 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 331 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 66 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 99 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,079 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 31,904 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,734 | 35.5% |
| Foreign born | 175 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 339 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 154 | 22.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,630 | 17.4% |
| French | 3,669 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,976 | 6.1% |
| English | 530 | 1.6% |
| Irish | 405 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 91 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 16 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.2% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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