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Tucker County, WV
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Tucker County, West Virginia.
Population
6,654
Land area
419sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Tucker County
Tucker County at a glance
- Tucker County is 79% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,358 a year, 10% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,800 (5% below West Virginia) and median rent is $656 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Parsons (1,448), Davis (663) and Thomas (599).
Local data for Tucker County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tucker County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,358
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$154,800
Median rent
$656/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,473), Irish Americans (670), Italian Americans (332).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,920
2,748 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.04M
FY 2026, $3,112 per person
PPP loans
$7.75M
225 loans, 1,408 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Tucker County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tucker County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
343
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 22°F
55.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tucker County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Tucker County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Tucker County, WV?
- Parsons is the largest city or town in Tucker County, with about 1,448 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Tucker County?
- Tucker County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 26260, 26269, 26271, 26276, 26287.
- What is the population of Tucker County, WV?
- About 6,654 people live in Tucker County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Tucker County?
- Tucker County borders Preston County, Randolph County, Barbour County, Grant County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023