Taylor County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
16,492
population (2021)
-2.4%
pop change since 2010
54091
FIPS code
Taylor County ZIP code map
About Taylor County
Taylor County is located in West Virginia and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,492 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.4% from 16,895 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Taylor County is 54091.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,492 |
| 2010 population | 16,895 |
| Change | -2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54091 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Taylor County
ZIP codes for Taylor County, WV (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26347 | Flemington | Taylor | View map |
| 26354 | Grafton | Taylor | View map |
| 26424 | Rosemont | Taylor | View map |
| 26435 | Simpson | Taylor | View map |
| 26440 | Thornton | Taylor | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,558
Population
43.1
Median age
$48,350
Median household income
$27,720
Per capita income
$159,233
Median home value
$427
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
11.0%
Unemployment
5,056
Housing units
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
364
Under 5
370
399
5–9
405
401
10–14
408
404
15–19
410
363
20–24
368
794
25–34
806
834
35–44
848
894
45–54
908
655
55–59
665
348
60–64
354
788
65–74
801
341
75–84
346
141
85+
143
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,891 | 26.7% |
| 18 and over | 10,667 | 73.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,560 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,103 | 95.9% |
| Two or more races | 310 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
13.2%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
13.2%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $48,350 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.0%
$50k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
6.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,233 |
| Median rent / month | $427 |
| Owner occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter occupied | 13.6% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 18.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 24.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.5% |
| Electricity | 31.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.5% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 12.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,680 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 493 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 988 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,078 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,438 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,762 | 32.7% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.7% | 24.3% |
| Married | 48.9% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
42.5%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
10.5%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 79 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 165 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,196 | 45.2% |
| High school | 756 | 31.9% |
| College / grad school | 586 | 13.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Retail trade
14.8%
Public administration
12.1%
Construction
10.1%
Professional & management
8.8%
Other services
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Information
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.6% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 21.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 12.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
19.8%
Under 18 years
24.7%
18 and over
18.6%
Married-couple families
8.3%
Female-led households
19.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 36.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.1% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.1% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 15.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.8% |
| Visited dentist | 53.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 917 | 9.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 19.2% |
| 65 and over | 43.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.5% |
| Public insurance | 51.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,824 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 32 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,505 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 13,491 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 10,333 | 79.9% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 53 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 40 | 52.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,589 | 19.1% |
| Italian | 1,955 | 14.4% |
| French | 1,273 | 9.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 179 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 72 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 45 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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