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Putnam County, WV
9 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Putnam County, West Virginia.
Population
57,177
Land area
346sq mi
People per sq mi
165
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Putnam County
Putnam County at a glance
- Putnam County is about 2.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 10th most populous of 55 counties in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $79,527 a year, 33% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,300 (37% above West Virginia) and median rent is $952 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Teays Valley (14,151), Hurricane (6,855) and Winfield (2,918).
Local data for Putnam County, WV
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools24
- Colleges2
- Libraries5
- Banks20
- Post Offices13
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants134
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers18
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Putnam County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,527
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$223,300
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$952/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,487), Irish Americans (6,393), Italian Americans (1,603).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,219
22,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$438M
FY 2026, $7,619 per person
PPP loans
$86.6M
1,025 loans, 10,542 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$153K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Putnam County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Putnam County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
644
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
244
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Putnam County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Putnam County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Putnam County, WV?
- Teays Valley is the largest city or town in Putnam County, with about 14,151 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Putnam County?
- Putnam County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 25011, 25033, 25070, 25082, 25109.
- What is the population of Putnam County, WV?
- About 57,177 people live in Putnam County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Putnam County?
- Putnam County borders Kanawha County, Cabell County, Jackson County, Mason County, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023