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Philippi, WV
City in Barbour County, West Virginia.
Population
2,861
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,012
ZIP codes
0
Philippi and its ZIP codes
Philippi at a glance
- Philippi is about 14 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $45,879 a year, 23% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,500 (30% below West Virginia) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Philippi, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Philippi, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,879
Poverty rate
29.5%
Median home value
$114,500
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (489), Irish Americans (330), Italian Americans (252).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barbour County. PPP loans are for Philippi.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,127
3,990 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,716
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,603 per person
How people get to work
Philippi, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Philippi, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Philippi, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Philippi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GallowayCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| CenturyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| FlemingtonTown | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BelingtonTown | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| JuniorTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MontroseTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| GraftonCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| BuckhannonCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| NortonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| AnmooreTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| BridgeportCity | 16 mi | 10.6 |
| StonewoodCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| East ViewCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Lost CreekTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Womelsdorf (Coalton)Town | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Nutter FortTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Philippi, WV in?
- Philippi is in Barbour County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Philippi, WV?
- About 2,861 people live in Philippi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Philippi?
- Nearby places include Galloway (7.9 mi), Century (8.6 mi), Flemington (9.8 mi), Belington (10 mi), Junior (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023