Lincoln County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 13 ZIP codes · 13 cities
13
ZIP codes
20,126
population (2021)
-7.3%
pop change since 2010
54043
FIPS code
Lincoln County ZIP code map
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County is located in West Virginia and contains 13 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,126 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.3% from 21,720 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lincoln County is 54043.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,126 |
| 2010 population | 21,720 |
| Change | -7.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54043 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lincoln County
Alkol
Branchland
Griffithsville
Hamlin
Harts
Midkiff
Myra
Ranger
Sod
Spurlockville
Sumerco
West Hamlin
Yawkey
ZIP codes for Lincoln County, WV (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25501 | Alkol | Lincoln | View map |
| 25506 | Branchland | Lincoln | View map |
| 25521 | Griffithsville | Lincoln | View map |
| 25523 | Hamlin | Lincoln | View map |
| 25524 | Harts | Lincoln | View map |
| 25540 | Midkiff | Lincoln | View map |
| 25544 | Myra | Lincoln | View map |
| 25557 | Ranger | Lincoln | View map |
| 25564 | Sod | Lincoln | View map |
| 25565 | Spurlockville | Lincoln | View map |
| 25567 | Sumerco | Lincoln | View map |
| 25571 | West Hamlin | Lincoln | View map |
| 25573 | Yawkey | Lincoln | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,702
Population
42.9
Median age
$48,867
Median household income
$25,724
Per capita income
$90,985
Median home value
$287
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
22.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
7,790
Housing units
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
625
Under 5
548
660
5–9
578
676
10–14
592
652
15–19
572
538
20–24
471
1,167
25–34
1,023
1,226
35–44
1,074
1,337
45–54
1,171
651
55–59
571
873
60–64
764
1,236
65–74
1,083
691
75–84
606
169
85+
148
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,512 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 15,190 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 3,933 | 19.8% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,232 | 96.9% |
| Two or more races | 325 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 145 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
17.2%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
7.9%
$50k–$75k
26.4%
$75k–$100k
5.9%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $48,867 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.6%
$50k–$100k
30.0%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k–$300k
14.2%
$300k–$500k
1.1%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,985 |
| Median rent / month | $287 |
| Owner occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter occupied | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
| Single-family detached | 59.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 36.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.2% |
| Electricity | 59.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,126 | 60.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 347 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,230 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,772 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,250 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,899 | 40.4% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.9% | 19.4% |
| Married | 54.0% | 57.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.8%
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
HS graduate
46.4%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
3.9%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 231 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 229 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,985 | 46.0% |
| High school | 1,048 | 26.6% |
| College / grad school | 593 | 17.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Retail trade
14.0%
Information
9.0%
Professional & management
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Public administration
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Construction
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.0%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.5% |
| Service | 24.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
Poverty
All people
22.1%
Under 18 years
35.5%
18 and over
18.2%
Married-couple families
10.8%
Female-led households
37.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 10.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 26.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 34.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.1% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.0% |
| No physical activity | 31.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 15.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 45.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.9% |
| Teeth loss | 22.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 887 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 26.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.5% |
| 18–64 years | 23.7% |
| 65 and over | 54.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.9% |
| Public insurance | 61.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,529 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 34 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,610 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 19,465 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 17,034 | 83.9% |
| Foreign born | 145 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 92 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 25 | 15.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,295 | 11.6% |
| French | 1,394 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 935 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 140 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 83.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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