Putnam County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
57,260
population (2021)
+3.2%
pop change since 2010
54079
FIPS code
Putnam County ZIP code map
About Putnam County
Putnam County is located in West Virginia and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 57,260 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.2% from 55,486 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Putnam County is 54079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 57,260 |
| 2010 population | 55,486 |
| Change | +3.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54079 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Putnam County
Bancroft
Buffalo
Eleanor
Fraziers Bottom
Hometown
Hurricane
Liberty
Poca
Red House
Scott Depot
Teays
Winfield
ZIP codes for Putnam County, WV (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25011 | Bancroft | Putnam | View map |
| 25033 | Buffalo | Putnam | View map |
| 25070 | Eleanor | Putnam | View map |
| 25082 | Fraziers Bottom | Putnam | View map |
| 25109 | Hometown | Putnam | View map |
| 25124 | Liberty | Putnam | View map |
| 25159 | Poca | Putnam | View map |
| 25168 | Red House | Putnam | View map |
| 25213 | Winfield | Putnam | View map |
| 25526 | Hurricane | Putnam | View map |
| 25560 | Scott Depot | Putnam | View map |
| 25569 | Teays | Putnam | View map |
Demographics & statistics
49,374
Population
42.2
Median age
$80,194
Median household income
$39,728
Per capita income
$189,325
Median home value
$721
Median monthly rent
86.0%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
18,064
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,241
Under 5
1,156
1,611
5–9
1,501
1,491
10–14
1,390
1,830
15–19
1,705
1,244
20–24
1,159
2,716
25–34
2,531
3,428
35–44
3,194
3,728
45–54
3,473
1,559
55–59
1,453
1,809
60–64
1,685
2,884
65–74
2,686
1,460
75–84
1,361
559
85+
520
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,632 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 38,742 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 9,470 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.8%
Other race
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,970 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,451 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 527 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 431 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 404 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 83 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
16.2%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
20.6%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $80,194 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.4%
$50k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
16.7%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,325 |
| Median rent / month | $721 |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
| Single-family detached | 70.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 21.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.7% |
| Electricity | 62.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,191 | 62.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,040 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,840 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,327 | 17.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,223 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,046 | 35.7% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| Married | 60.0% | 61.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
39.9%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.9%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 527 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 509 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,571 | 40.2% |
| High school | 2,815 | 28.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,421 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Retail trade
11.5%
Professional & management
10.7%
Construction
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Public administration
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.4% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.6% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.2% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
29.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.8% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 35.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.5% |
| No physical activity | 28.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,066 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,977 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 320 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 57 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 136 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 127 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 48,606 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 48,248 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 38,300 | 80.3% |
| Foreign born | 358 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 768 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 470 | 48.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,318 | 18.9% |
| French | 7,301 | 14.8% |
| Italian | 5,440 | 11% |
| Irish | 141 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 141 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 56 | 0.1% |
| German | 30 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 87.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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