Mercer County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 20 ZIP codes · 19 cities
20
ZIP codes
59,097
population (2021)
-5.1%
pop change since 2010
54055
FIPS code
Mercer County ZIP code map
About Mercer County
Mercer County is located in West Virginia and contains 20 ZIP codes across 19 cities and communities.
The county's population was 59,097 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.1% from 62,264 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mercer County is 54055.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 59,097 |
| 2010 population | 62,264 |
| Change | -5.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54055 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mercer County
Athens
Beeson
Bluefield
Bramwell
Camp Creek
Flat Top
Freeman
Hiawatha
Kegley
Kellysville
Lashmeet
Lerona
Matoaka
Montcalm
Nemours
Princeton
Rock
Spanishburg
Wolfe
ZIP codes for Mercer County, WV (20)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24701 | Bluefield | Mercer | View map |
| 24712 | Athens | Mercer | View map |
| 24714 | Beeson | Mercer | View map |
| 24715 | Bramwell | Mercer | View map |
| 24724 | Freeman | Mercer | View map |
| 24729 | Hiawatha | Mercer | View map |
| 24731 | Kegley | Mercer | View map |
| 24732 | Kellysville | Mercer | View map |
| 24733 | Lashmeet | Mercer | View map |
| 24736 | Matoaka | Mercer | View map |
| 24737 | Montcalm | Mercer | View map |
| 24738 | Nemours | Mercer | View map |
| 24739 | Princeton | Mercer | View map |
| 24740 | Princeton | Mercer | View map |
| 24747 | Rock | Mercer | View map |
| 24751 | Wolfe | Mercer | View map |
| 25820 | Camp Creek | Mercer | View map |
| 25841 | Flat Top | Mercer | View map |
| 25922 | Spanishburg | Mercer | View map |
| 25971 | Lerona | Mercer | View map |
Demographics & statistics
58,169
Population
43.4
Median age
$47,390
Median household income
$27,465
Per capita income
$130,313
Median home value
$315
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
21,509
Housing units
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,614
Under 5
1,501
2,055
5–9
1,913
1,545
10–14
1,438
1,674
15–19
1,558
1,881
20–24
1,750
3,486
25–34
3,244
3,319
35–44
3,089
3,763
45–54
3,502
1,905
55–59
1,772
2,160
60–64
2,010
3,955
65–74
3,681
1,898
75–84
1,767
875
85+
814
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,868 | 15.1% |
| 18 and over | 46,301 | 84.9% |
| 65 and over | 12,990 | 26.9% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.5%
Black or African American
6%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Other race
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,077 | 88.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,510 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 2,127 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 669 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 172 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 160 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
10.8%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $47,390 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.5%
$50k–$100k
21.7%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
7.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,313 |
| Median rent / month | $315 |
| Owner occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter occupied | 14.9% |
| Vacant | 21.1% |
| Single-family detached | 75.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 20.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.0% |
| Electricity | 60.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.2% |
| Wood | 9.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,865 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,755 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,687 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,715 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,322 | 19.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,192 | 41.8% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.1% | 17.7% |
| Married | 57.1% | 55.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 18.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.9%
HS graduate
30.4%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 547 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 509 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,270 | 35.8% |
| High school | 2,411 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,265 | 25.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.3%
Other services
12.6%
Retail trade
8.4%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Public administration
4.6%
Construction
3.8%
Professional & management
3.0%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.7% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.7% |
| Government | 21.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
22.4%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
22.5%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
9.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.2% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 35.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.4% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.2% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 16.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 46.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.6% |
| Teeth loss | 22.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,571 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 22.0% |
| 65 and over | 48.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.8% |
| Public insurance | 59.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,054 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 511 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 204 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 57,694 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 57,420 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 43,567 | 81.2% |
| Foreign born | 274 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 475 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 295 | 18.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,278 | 12.5% |
| French | 7,093 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 5,496 | 9.4% |
| Irish | 459 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 391 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 191 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 83.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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