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Follansbee, WV
City in Brooke County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26037.
Population
2,757
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,496
ZIP codes
1
Follansbee and its ZIP codes
Follansbee at a glance
- Follansbee is about 20 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 60th most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $58,371, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,900 (18% below West Virginia) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Follansbee, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Follansbee, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,371
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$133,900
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (459), German Americans (417), Irish Americans (294).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brooke County. PPP loans are for Follansbee.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,049
7,440 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,439
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $6,843 per person
How people get to work
Follansbee, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Follansbee, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
264
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Follansbee, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Follansbee
1 in or overlapping Follansbee. Population shown
Cities near Follansbee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mingo Junction, OHVillage | 1.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Hooverson HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Steubenville, OHCity | 3.5 mi | 10.5 |
| ColliersCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WellsburgCity | 4.1 mi | 1 |
| Pottery Addition, OHCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Brilliant, OHCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| New Alexandria, OHVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WeirtonCity | 5.2 mi | 18.1 |
| Wintersville, OHVillage | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Paris, PACensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Toronto, OHCity | 8.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Avella, PACensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Beech BottomVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| BethanyTown | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Langeloth, PACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Follansbee, WV in?
- Follansbee is in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Follansbee, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Follansbee include 26037.
- What is the population of Follansbee, WV?
- About 2,757 people live in Follansbee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Follansbee?
- Nearby places include Mingo Junction, OH (1.4 mi), Hooverson Heights (1.6 mi), Steubenville, OH (3.5 mi), Colliers (3.8 mi), Wellsburg (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023