Webster County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
8,249
population (2021)
-9.9%
pop change since 2010
54101
FIPS code
Webster County ZIP code map
About Webster County
Webster County is located in West Virginia and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,249 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.9% from 9,154 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Webster County is 54101.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,249 |
| 2010 population | 9,154 |
| Change | -9.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54101 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Webster County
ZIP codes for Webster County, WV (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26203 | Erbacon | Webster | View map |
| 26206 | Cowen | Webster | View map |
| 26208 | Camden On Gauley | Webster | View map |
| 26217 | Diana | Webster | View map |
| 26222 | Hacker Valley | Webster | View map |
| 26266 | Upperglade | Webster | View map |
| 26288 | Webster Springs | Webster | View map |
| 26298 | Bergoo | Webster | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,281
Population
48.6
Median age
$38,061
Median household income
$23,409
Per capita income
$38,444
Median home value
$221
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
13.4%
Unemployment
3,790
Housing units
9.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
178
Under 5
199
153
5–9
170
291
10–14
323
217
15–19
241
176
20–24
196
349
25–34
388
411
35–44
457
561
45–54
625
272
55–59
303
346
60–64
386
593
65–74
660
272
75–84
303
100
85+
111
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,634 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 6,647 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,039 | 22.4% |
| Median age | 48.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.6%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
0.6%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,698 | 88.6% |
| Two or more races | 511 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 407 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
12.8%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
11.7%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
26.1%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k+
0.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 26.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.8% |
| $200k+ | 0.6% |
| Median income | $38,061 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
24.6%
$50k–$100k
31.0%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k–$300k
14.8%
$300k–$500k
0.6%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $38,444 |
| Median rent / month | $221 |
| Owner occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter occupied | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 32.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 19.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% |
| 3 or more | 34.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% |
| Electricity | 25.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 52.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 18.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,512 | 54.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 124 | 1.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 670 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 697 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 685 | 25.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,368 | 37.1% |
| Average household size | 3.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.9% | 17.7% |
| Married | 58.2% | 59.8% |
| Separated | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 14.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
52.5%
Some college, no degree
10.1%
Associate's degree
4.9%
Bachelor's degree
5.3%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 44 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 0.9% |
| Elementary school | 783 | 38.6% |
| High school | 483 | 34.5% |
| College / grad school | 131 | 2.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.5%
Agriculture & mining
22.7%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Public administration
6.2%
Wholesale trade
6.1%
Retail trade
5.9%
Professional & management
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Construction
2.0%
Other services
0.6%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.2% |
| Service | 27.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.1% |
| Government | 30.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.6 |
Poverty
All people
17.2%
Under 18 years
22.4%
18 and over
14.3%
Married-couple families
12.3%
Female-led households
22.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 61.9% |
| Retirement income | 36.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 28.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.6% |
| Heart disease | 11.1% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| Arthritis | 41.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.1% |
| No physical activity | 35.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.8% |
| Poor mental health | 19.6% |
| Poor physical health | 18.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.7% |
| Visited dentist | 46.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 27.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 571 | 11.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 18.1% |
| 65 and over | 40.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.7% |
| Public insurance | 59.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,904 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,279 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 8,205 | 99.7% |
| Born in different state | 7,051 | 83.5% |
| Foreign born | 74 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 11.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,063 | 12.8% |
| French | 1,006 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 732 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 115 | 1.4% |
| German | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.4% |
| Internet access | 87.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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