Wetzel County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 12 ZIP codes · 12 cities
12
ZIP codes
14,170
population (2021)
-14.6%
pop change since 2010
54103
FIPS code
Wetzel County ZIP code map
About Wetzel County
Wetzel County is located in West Virginia and contains 12 ZIP codes across 12 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,170 as of 2021,
a decrease of
14.6% from 16,583 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wetzel County is 54103.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,170 |
| 2010 population | 16,583 |
| Change | -14.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54103 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wetzel County
Big Run
Burton
Folsom
Hundred
Jacksonburg
Littleton
New Martinsville
Paden City
Pine Grove
Porters Falls
Reader
Smithfield
ZIP codes for Wetzel County, WV (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26155 | New Martinsville | Wetzel | View map |
| 26159 | Paden City | Wetzel | View map |
| 26162 | Porters Falls | Wetzel | View map |
| 26167 | Reader | Wetzel | View map |
| 26348 | Folsom | Wetzel | View map |
| 26377 | Jacksonburg | Wetzel | View map |
| 26419 | Pine Grove | Wetzel | View map |
| 26437 | Smithfield | Wetzel | View map |
| 26561 | Big Run | Wetzel | View map |
| 26562 | Burton | Wetzel | View map |
| 26575 | Hundred | Wetzel | View map |
| 26581 | Littleton | Wetzel | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,893
Population
44.3
Median age
$47,277
Median household income
$27,842
Per capita income
$84,456
Median home value
$275
Median monthly rent
84.9%
Home ownership
18.2%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
6,253
Housing units
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
450
Under 5
440
447
5–9
436
439
10–14
430
411
15–19
401
414
20–24
404
861
25–34
841
772
35–44
755
998
45–54
975
594
55–59
581
495
60–64
483
891
65–74
871
632
75–84
617
129
85+
126
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,164 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 11,729 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,266 | 23.1% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,451 | 95.8% |
| Two or more races | 368 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 196 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
15.7%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
8.3%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $47,277 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.9%
$50k–$100k
37.9%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
10.6%
$300k–$500k
4.5%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,456 |
| Median rent / month | $275 |
| Owner occupied | 84.9% |
| Renter occupied | 15.1% |
| Vacant | 24.8% |
| Single-family detached | 74.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 20.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% |
| 3 or more | 19.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.6% |
| Electricity | 12.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 6.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,884 | 50.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 396 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,228 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,448 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,440 | 26.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,357 | 42.8% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.1% | 21.9% |
| Married | 51.2% | 53.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.2%
HS graduate
46.7%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
6.5%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 249 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 146 | 10.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,300 | 51.8% |
| High school | 755 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 326 | 12.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
20.0%
Construction
14.4%
Retail trade
14.0%
Education & healthcare
12.8%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Public administration
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Professional & management
3.5%
Other services
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Information
2.3%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.7% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.3% |
| Production & transportation | 23.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 21.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 14.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 43.6 |
Poverty
All people
18.2%
Under 18 years
23.1%
18 and over
15.8%
Married-couple families
13.5%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.8% |
| Retirement income | 29.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.5% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 38.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.5% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.6% |
| No physical activity | 33.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 16.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.8% |
| Visited dentist | 51.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 24.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 873 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 11.3% |
| 18–64 years | 18.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.9% |
| Public insurance | 50.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,003 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 43 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 34 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,845 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 14,815 | 99.9% |
| Born in different state | 12,166 | 86.1% |
| Foreign born | 30 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 48 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 30 | 18.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,741 | 11.7% |
| French | 1,355 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 1,295 | 8.7% |
| English | 82 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 6 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 83.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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