Mineral County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
26,857
population (2021)
-4.8%
pop change since 2010
54057
FIPS code
Mineral County ZIP code map
About Mineral County
Mineral County is located in West Virginia and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 26,857 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.8% from 28,212 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mineral County is 54057.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 26,857 |
| 2010 population | 28,212 |
| Change | -4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54057 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mineral County
ZIP codes for Mineral County, WV (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26710 | Burlington | Mineral | View map |
| 26717 | Elk Garden | Mineral | View map |
| 26719 | Fort Ashby | Mineral | View map |
| 26726 | Keyser | Mineral | View map |
| 26743 | New Creek | Mineral | View map |
| 26750 | Piedmont | Mineral | View map |
| 26753 | Ridgeley | Mineral | View map |
| 26767 | Wiley Ford | Mineral | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,644
Population
44.5
Median age
$66,558
Median household income
$33,534
Per capita income
$155,163
Median home value
$443
Median monthly rent
82.7%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
10,812
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
596
Under 5
635
615
5–9
654
929
10–14
990
873
15–19
929
707
20–24
753
1,526
25–34
1,624
1,446
35–44
1,539
1,800
45–54
1,916
872
55–59
928
1,022
60–64
1,089
1,790
65–74
1,905
929
75–84
990
284
85+
303
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,439 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 22,205 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,201 | 21.6% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,834 | 92.1% |
| Two or more races | 924 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 656 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 417 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 123 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
19.3%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $66,558 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.2%
$50k–$100k
20.5%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
18.7%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,163 |
| Median rent / month | $443 |
| Owner occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter occupied | 17.3% |
| Vacant | 20.0% |
| Single-family detached | 77.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 12.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 30.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.2% |
| Electricity | 41.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.2% |
| Fuel oil | 9.1% |
| Wood | 16.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,628 | 54.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 645 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,743 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,674 | 22.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,663 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,383 | 38.0% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.2% | 25.6% |
| Married | 52.8% | 53.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
52.6%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 219 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 238 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,667 | 51.6% |
| High school | 1,149 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,126 | 15.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Retail trade
9.5%
Construction
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Professional & management
7.5%
Public administration
6.4%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.5% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.0%
Under 18 years
23.1%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
49.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.7% |
| Retirement income | 34.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 34.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.2% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,048 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.5% |
| Public insurance | 44.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,413 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 132 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 106 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,501 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 27,295 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 8,745 | 34.9% |
| Foreign born | 206 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 143 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 76 | 12.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,183 | 11.5% |
| Italian | 2,751 | 10% |
| Arab | 2,296 | 8.3% |
| English | 213 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 38 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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