Wirt County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
5,063
population (2021)
-11.4%
pop change since 2010
54105
FIPS code
Wirt County ZIP code map
About Wirt County
Wirt County is located in West Virginia and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 5,063 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11.4% from 5,717 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wirt County is 54105.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 5,063 |
| 2010 population | 5,717 |
| Change | -11.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54105 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wirt County
ZIP codes for Wirt County, WV (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26138 | Brohard | Wirt | View map |
| 26141 | Creston | Wirt | View map |
| 26143 | Elizabeth | Wirt | View map |
| 26160 | Palestine | Wirt | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,302
Population
48.4
Median age
$53,177
Median household income
$28,031
Per capita income
$73,450
Median home value
$128
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
22.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
Unemployment
2,499
Housing units
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
95
Under 5
120
85
5–9
107
163
10–14
205
152
15–19
192
56
20–24
70
210
25–34
265
268
35–44
338
332
45–54
420
244
55–59
308
245
60–64
310
295
65–74
373
165
75–84
208
34
85+
42
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 980 | 13.6% |
| 18 and over | 4,322 | 86.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,117 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 48.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.3%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black or African American
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,117 | 96.3% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
16.6%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
13.1%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
19.4%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 16.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $53,177 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
32.8%
$50k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
10.6%
$300k–$500k
4.0%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $73,450 |
| Median rent / month | $128 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 20.4% |
| Single-family detached | 69.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 29.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.1% |
| Electricity | 38.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.2% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,309 | 50.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 80 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 304 | 11.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 503 | 36.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 554 | 22.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 831 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 32.4% |
| Married | 58.6% | 45.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 12.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
44.3%
Some college, no degree
30.9%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
5.9%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 36 | 10.4% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 461 | 39.1% |
| High school | 267 | 42.0% |
| College / grad school | 152 | 4.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
39.8%
Education & healthcare
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Public administration
4.1%
Construction
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Professional & management
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Other services
2.4%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 15.3% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 44.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.4% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.0% |
| Carpool | 2.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
22.9%
Under 18 years
13.4%
18 and over
22.8%
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
17.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 60.7% |
| Retirement income | 38.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 36.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.8% |
| Heart disease | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| Arthritis | 39.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.8% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.7% |
| No physical activity | 33.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.0% |
| Poor mental health | 18.7% |
| Poor physical health | 17.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.5% |
| Visited dentist | 52.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 23.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 428 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.6% |
| Under 18 | 8.7% |
| 18–64 years | 30.1% |
| 65 and over | 39.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.2% |
| Public insurance | 60.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,087 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,292 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 5,226 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 4,147 | 78.3% |
| Foreign born | 66 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 946 | 17.8% |
| Italian | 513 | 9.7% |
| French | 492 | 9.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 60 | 1.1% |
| German | 12 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.0% |
| Internet access | 74.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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