Lowest-poverty ZIP codes in West Virginia
Top 25 lowest-poverty ZIP codes in West Virginia. #1 is 26506 (Morgantown) at about 0.0% poverty rate. Compare socioeconomic markers on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest ACS poverty rates in West Virginia among areas with enough population for a meaningful comparison.
Lowest poverty on this board: 26506 (Morgantown) at about 0.0%; 25520 at about 0.2%; 25081 at about 0.9%.
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the West Virginia state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Poverty rate | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26506 | Morgantown | Monongalia County | 0.0% | 1,474 | — | — |
| 2 | 25520 | — | Cabell County | 0.2% | 1,164 | $65,881 | $85,200 |
| 3 | 25081 | — | Boone County | 0.9% | 1,084 | $93,868 | $165,700 |
| 4 | 24834 | — | Wyoming County | 2.5% | 1,287 | $64,602 | $103,300 |
| 5 | 25082 | — | Putnam County | 3.0% | 1,847 | $66,792 | $251,300 |
| 6 | 25262 | — | Jackson County | 3.2% | 1,265 | $71,282 | $134,900 |
| 7 | 24941 | — | Monroe County | 3.6% | 1,077 | $57,209 | $116,100 |
| 8 | 26283 | Montrose | Randolph County | 3.8% | 1,377 | $65,500 | $146,400 |
| 9 | 26559 | Barrackville | Marion County | 3.9% | 1,597 | $78,182 | $159,000 |
| 10 | 25560 | Teays Valley | Putnam County | 4.1% | 8,292 | $104,432 | $257,200 |
| 11 | 25121 | — | Logan County | 4.2% | 1,049 | $56,346 | — |
| 12 | 26038 | Glen Dale | Marshall County | 4.3% | 2,926 | $88,409 | $202,400 |
| 13 | 26408 | Lost Creek | Harrison County | 4.3% | 2,188 | $71,157 | $236,100 |
| 14 | 26374 | — | Preston County | 4.7% | 1,858 | $52,049 | $142,600 |
| 15 | 26591 | Worthington | Marion County | 4.9% | 1,609 | $76,000 | $112,300 |
| 16 | 25443 | Shepherdstown | Jefferson County | 5.2% | 7,298 | $103,933 | $395,400 |
| 17 | 26181 | Washington | Wood County | 5.2% | 5,708 | $79,314 | $200,200 |
| 18 | 26060 | Valley Grove | Ohio County | 5.3% | 1,789 | $78,712 | $198,200 |
| 19 | 25202 | Alum Creek | Kanawha County | 5.4% | 1,408 | $96,071 | $178,300 |
| 20 | 24951 | — | Monroe County | 5.5% | 1,392 | $67,691 | $174,300 |
| 21 | 26032 | Bethany | Brooke County | 5.6% | 1,109 | $39,583 | $85,400 |
| 22 | 26133 | — | Wood County | 5.7% | 1,247 | $71,131 | $220,000 |
| 23 | 25545 | Barboursville | Cabell County | 5.7% | 5,005 | $89,712 | $191,400 |
| 24 | 25442 | Shenandoah Junction | Jefferson County | 5.7% | 2,918 | $120,217 | $352,900 |
| 25 | 26440 | — | Taylor County | 5.8% | 1,364 | $63,063 | $187,100 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in West Virginia have the lowest poverty rates?
By ACS poverty rate, 26506 (Morgantown) ranks near the top at about 0.0%. The table lists the top 25 lowest-poverty codes.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in West Virginia?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with poverty-rate data from low to high (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in West Virginia?
Visit the West Virginia state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.