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Keyser, WV
City in Mineral County, West Virginia.
Population
4,857
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,460
ZIP codes
0
Keyser and its ZIP codes
Keyser at a glance
- Keyser is about 33 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $46,955 a year, 21% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,000 (12% below West Virginia) and median rent is $648 a month.
Local data for Keyser, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Keyser, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,955
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$648/mo
Homeownership
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,398), Irish Americans (616), Scottish Americans (236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mineral County. PPP loans are for Keyser.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,083
8,616 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,207
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$399M
FY 2026, $14,805 per person
How people get to work
Keyser, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Keyser, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
834
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
112
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 21°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keyser, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Keyser
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCoole, MDCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Dawson, MDCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| PiedmontTown | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Westernport, MDTown | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Luke, MDTown | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Franklin, MDCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Bloomington, MDCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Danville, MDCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Barton, MDTown | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Moscow, MDCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Nikep, MDCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Detmold, MDCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Rawlings, MDCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Lonaconing, MDTown | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Bier, MDCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keyser, WV in?
- Keyser is in Mineral County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Keyser, WV?
- About 4,857 people live in Keyser, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keyser?
- Nearby places include McCoole, MD (1.1 mi), Dawson, MD (3.3 mi), Piedmont (4.4 mi), Westernport, MD (4.7 mi), Luke, MD (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023