Summers County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
11,908
population (2021)
-14.5%
pop change since 2010
54089
FIPS code
Summers County ZIP code map
About Summers County
Summers County is located in West Virginia and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,908 as of 2021,
a decrease of
14.5% from 13,927 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Summers County is 54089.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,908 |
| 2010 population | 13,927 |
| Change | -14.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54089 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Summers County
Forest Hill
Green Sulphur Springs
Hinton
Jumping Branch
Meadow Creek
Nimitz
Pence Springs
Pipestem
Sandstone
Talcott
ZIP codes for Summers County, WV (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24935 | Forest Hill | Summers | View map |
| 24962 | Pence Springs | Summers | View map |
| 24981 | Talcott | Summers | View map |
| 25951 | Hinton | Summers | View map |
| 25966 | Green Sulphur Springs | Summers | View map |
| 25969 | Jumping Branch | Summers | View map |
| 25977 | Meadow Creek | Summers | View map |
| 25978 | Nimitz | Summers | View map |
| 25979 | Pipestem | Summers | View map |
| 25985 | Sandstone | Summers | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,491
Population
49.1
Median age
$47,134
Median household income
$25,078
Per capita income
$87,725
Median home value
$210
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
20.4%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
4,799
Housing units
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
220
Under 5
203
264
5–9
245
220
10–14
204
290
15–19
268
196
20–24
181
426
25–34
394
605
35–44
559
598
45–54
554
382
55–59
354
376
60–64
347
747
65–74
691
470
75–84
435
136
85+
126
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,681 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 7,810 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,605 | 24.3% |
| Median age | 49.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.8%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,963 | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 360 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 158 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
15.2%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
26.7%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $47,134 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
24.5%
$50k–$100k
27.8%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
6.9%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,725 |
| Median rent / month | $210 |
| Owner occupied | 79.3% |
| Renter occupied | 20.7% |
| Vacant | 29.9% |
| Single-family detached | 83.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 15.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.3% |
| Electricity | 53.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.6% |
| Fuel oil | 5.5% |
| Wood | 18.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,752 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 128 | 2.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,198 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,032 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 869 | 20.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,917 | 46.9% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Married | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.3%
Some HS, no diploma
15.3%
HS graduate
31.7%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
4.2%
Bachelor's degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 54 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 703 | 54.6% |
| High school | 379 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 158 | 6.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Retail trade
26.6%
Public administration
13.3%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Construction
4.3%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Professional & management
3.0%
Other services
1.5%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 21.7% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.1% |
| Government | 26.4% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
20.4%
Under 18 years
35.3%
18 and over
16.0%
Married-couple families
16.2%
Female-led households
14.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 70.8% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 46.9% |
| High cholesterol | 40.9% |
| Heart disease | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 41.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 14.1% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.7% |
| No physical activity | 33.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.0% |
| Poor mental health | 18.1% |
| Poor physical health | 17.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.0% |
| Visited dentist | 51.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 22.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 773 | 16.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 31.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.9% |
| Public insurance | 60.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,068 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 86 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 86 | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,444 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 9,433 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 6,941 | 61.5% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 47 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 47 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,233 | 13% |
| Arab | 899 | 9.5% |
| Italian | 887 | 9.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 230 | 2.4% |
| German | 37 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 75.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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