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Summers County, WV
1 city or town and 10 ZIP codes in Summers County, West Virginia.
Population
11,729
Land area
361sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Summers County
Summers County at a glance
- Summers County is 56% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,699, 32% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,100 (14% below West Virginia) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Summers County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Summers County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,699
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$140,100
Prices -3.2% in a year
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
50.6
Average commute
35.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,264), German Americans (942), Scottish Americans (376).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,190
2,131 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,401
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $9,611 per person
PPP loans
$8.8M
127 loans, 1,561 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Summers County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Summers County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
274
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
83
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Summers County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Summers County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Summers County, WV?
- Hinton is the largest city or town in Summers County, with about 2,086 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Summers County?
- Summers County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24935, 24962, 24981, 25951, 25966.
- What is the population of Summers County, WV?
- About 11,729 people live in Summers County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Summers County?
- Summers County borders Raleigh County, Mercer County, Fayette County, Greenbrier County, Giles County, VA, Monroe County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023