Upshur County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
23,791
population (2021)
-1.9%
pop change since 2010
54097
FIPS code
Upshur County ZIP code map
About Upshur County
Upshur County is located in West Virginia and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 23,791 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.9% from 24,254 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Upshur County is 54097.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 23,791 |
| 2010 population | 24,254 |
| Change | -1.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54097 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Upshur County
Adrian
Buckhannon
Cleveland
French Creek
Frenchton
Kanawha Head
Lorentz
Rock Cave
Selbyville
Tallmansville
ZIP codes for Upshur County, WV (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26201 | Buckhannon | Upshur | View map |
| 26210 | Adrian | Upshur | View map |
| 26215 | Cleveland | Upshur | View map |
| 26218 | French Creek | Upshur | View map |
| 26219 | Frenchton | Upshur | View map |
| 26228 | Kanawha Head | Upshur | View map |
| 26229 | Lorentz | Upshur | View map |
| 26234 | Rock Cave | Upshur | View map |
| 26236 | Selbyville | Upshur | View map |
| 26237 | Tallmansville | Upshur | View map |
Demographics & statistics
24,626
Population
42.4
Median age
$50,551
Median household income
$28,584
Per capita income
$130,833
Median home value
$276
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
9,156
Housing units
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
621
Under 5
588
713
5–9
675
775
10–14
734
967
15–19
917
888
20–24
842
1,350
25–34
1,279
1,409
35–44
1,335
1,519
45–54
1,440
805
55–59
763
882
60–64
835
1,607
65–74
1,522
877
75–84
831
232
85+
220
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,090 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,536 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,289 | 35.4% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.7%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,330 | 92.7% |
| Two or more races | 766 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 544 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
7.5%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
26.8%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
12.3%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 26.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $50,551 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.2%
$50k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
9.5%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,833 |
| Median rent / month | $276 |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% |
| Vacant | 18.7% |
| Single-family detached | 80.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 18.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 23.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.1% |
| 3 or more | 24.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.3% |
| Electricity | 24.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.4% |
| Wood | 13.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,637 | 63.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 644 | 3.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,876 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,599 | 17.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,751 | 26.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,417 | 47.9% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.9% | 14.8% |
| Married | 64.2% | 61.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
23.4%
HS graduate
49.7%
Some college, no degree
6.9%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
5.4%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 70.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 188 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 212 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,477 | 40.4% |
| High school | 1,146 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,369 | 5.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.6%
Agriculture & mining
10.2%
Retail trade
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Construction
7.6%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Professional & management
5.7%
Public administration
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Information
1.7%
Finance & real estate
1.6%
Other services
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.8% |
| Service | 31.1% |
| Sales & office | 12.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.5% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.9% |
| Carpool | 3.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.8% |
| Retirement income | 19.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.2% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 9.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.9% |
| Visited dentist | 42.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 74.0% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,487 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 51.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,417 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 104 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 44 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 57 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,526 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 24,414 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 19,409 | 87.2% |
| Foreign born | 112 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 100 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 36 | 22.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,128 | 16.8% |
| French | 2,213 | 9% |
| Arab | 1,609 | 6.5% |
| English | 230 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 24 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 12 | 0% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 71.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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