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Peterstown, WV
Town in Monroe County, West Virginia.
Population
594
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,877
ZIP codes
0
Peterstown and its ZIP codes
Peterstown at a glance
- Peterstown is about 25 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,750 a year, 35% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,800 (28% below West Virginia) and median rent is $621 a month.
Local data for Peterstown, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peterstown, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,750
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$116,800
Median rent
$621/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
21.8
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (55), Irish Americans (34), Puerto Ricans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Peterstown.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,256
1,882 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$113M
FY 2026, $9,095 per person
How people get to work
Peterstown, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.5%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peterstown, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
266
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 23°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peterstown, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Peterstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rich Creek, VATown | 1.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Glen Lyn, VATown | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Narrows, VATown | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Pearisburg, VATown | 6.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Ripplemead, VACensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Pembroke, VATown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| OakvaleTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Eggleston, VACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| AthensTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Parrott, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| PrincetonCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| Belspring, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Mechanicsburg, VACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| UnionTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| HintonCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Rocky Gap, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peterstown, WV in?
- Peterstown is in Monroe County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Peterstown, WV?
- About 594 people live in Peterstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peterstown?
- Nearby places include Rich Creek, VA (1.8 mi), Glen Lyn, VA (3.9 mi), Narrows, VA (4.8 mi), Pearisburg, VA (6.2 mi), Ripplemead, VA (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023