Monroe County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
12,332
population (2021)
-8.7%
pop change since 2010
54063
FIPS code
Monroe County ZIP code map
About Monroe County
Monroe County is located in West Virginia and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,332 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.7% from 13,502 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Monroe County is 54063.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,332 |
| 2010 population | 13,502 |
| Change | -8.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54063 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Monroe County
Alderson
Ballard
Gap Mills
Greenville
Lindside
Peterstown
Secondcreek
Sinks Grove
Union
Waiteville
Wayside
Wolfcreek
ZIP codes for Monroe County, WV (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24910 | Alderson | Monroe | View map |
| 24918 | Ballard | Monroe | View map |
| 24941 | Gap Mills | Monroe | View map |
| 24945 | Greenville | Monroe | View map |
| 24951 | Lindside | Monroe | View map |
| 24963 | Peterstown | Monroe | View map |
| 24974 | Secondcreek | Monroe | View map |
| 24976 | Sinks Grove | Monroe | View map |
| 24983 | Union | Monroe | View map |
| 24984 | Waiteville | Monroe | View map |
| 24985 | Wayside | Monroe | View map |
| 24993 | Wolfcreek | Monroe | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,572
Population
45.2
Median age
$48,681
Median household income
$26,485
Per capita income
$129,136
Median home value
$280
Median monthly rent
86.7%
Home ownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
10.0%
Unemployment
5,391
Housing units
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
289
Under 5
240
380
5–9
317
361
10–14
301
440
15–19
366
183
20–24
153
559
25–34
466
684
35–44
570
817
45–54
679
472
55–59
393
544
60–64
453
915
65–74
761
503
75–84
419
168
85+
139
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,342 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 9,230 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,905 | 23.3% |
| Median age | 45.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,097 | 95.7% |
| Two or more races | 382 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
14.6%
$15k–$25k
14.3%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
20.3%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $48,681 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
24.9%
$50k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
10.7%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,136 |
| Median rent / month | $280 |
| Owner occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter occupied | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 25.0% |
| Single-family detached | 72.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 27.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.0% |
| Electricity | 48.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.3% |
| Fuel oil | 6.5% |
| Wood | 26.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,375 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 179 | 2.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 767 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,163 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 845 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,961 | 39.3% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 13.9% |
| Married | 47.5% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 15.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 21.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
55.4%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
4.3%
Bachelor's degree
7.7%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 133 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 170 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,035 | 46.4% |
| High school | 521 | 18.8% |
| College / grad school | 208 | 6.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Agriculture & mining
15.1%
Wholesale trade
9.1%
Construction
9.1%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Retail trade
6.4%
Professional & management
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.5% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.0% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 11.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.6% |
| Carpool | 14.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 7.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
24.5%
Under 18 years
22.3%
18 and over
22.7%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 33.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.1% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 9.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.0% |
| Visited dentist | 42.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 73.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 951 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.6% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.6% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 46.0% |
| Public insurance | 63.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,043 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 7 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,554 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 11,475 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 7,403 | 68.5% |
| Foreign born | 79 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 17 | 27.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,408 | 12.2% |
| French | 1,404 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 1,027 | 8.9% |
| Polish | 90 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 65 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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