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Brookhaven, WV

Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

Population

6,212

Land area

9.2sq mi

People per sq mi

672

ZIP codes

0

Brookhaven and its ZIP codes

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Brookhaven at a glance

  • Brookhaven is about 9.1 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 27th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
  • The median household income is $88,438, 48% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,000 (61% above West Virginia) and median rent is $1,104 a month.

Local data for Brookhaven, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brookhaven, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$88,438

Poverty rate

10.5%

Median home value

$261,000

Median rent

$1,104/mo

Homeownership

83.0%

Bachelor's or higher

40.5%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

20.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,057), Irish Americans (725), Italian Americans (527).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monongalia County. PPP loans are for Brookhaven.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,076

59,770 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,600

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1B

FY 2026, $9,734 per person

Monongalia County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brookhaven, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.6%
  • Carpooled14.5%
  • Public transit1.6%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
  • Worked from home12.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brookhaven, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

538

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

117

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 24°F

43.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brookhaven, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.0%

U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

Cities near Brookhaven

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MorgantownCity3.6 mi10.2
Cheat LakeCensus-designated place5.1 mi14.3
WestoverCity5.2 mi3
MasontownTown5.9 mi0.3
Star CityTown6.5 mi0.5
GranvilleTown6.5 mi1.3
BoothCensus-designated place7.3 mi0.5
OsageCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.2
ReedsvilleTown7.9 mi0.7
ArthurdaleCensus-designated place8.2 mi5
Point Marion, PABorough9.1 mi0.4
CassvilleCensus-designated place11 mi3.5
Bobtown, PACensus-designated place12 mi0.6
Greensboro, PABorough13 mi0.1
RivesvilleTown13 mi0.5
Mount Morris, PACensus-designated place13 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brookhaven, WV in?
Brookhaven is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Brookhaven, WV?
About 6,212 people live in Brookhaven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brookhaven?
Nearby places include Morgantown (3.6 mi), Cheat Lake (5.1 mi), Westover (5.2 mi), Masontown (5.9 mi), Star City (6.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023