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Webster County, WV
5 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Webster County, West Virginia.
Population
8,144
Land area
553sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Webster County
Webster County at a glance
- Webster County is 80% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,839 a year, 26% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,100 (53% below West Virginia) and median rent is $709 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Addison (Webster Springs) (1,038), Cowen (485) and Camden-on-Gauley (182).
Local data for Webster County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webster County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,839
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$76,100
Median rent
$709/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,210), Irish Americans (885), Italian Americans (230).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,966
1,473 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.5M
FY 2026, $8,537 per person
PPP loans
$12.7M
88 loans, 1,386 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4,105
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Webster County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webster County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
323
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
59
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webster County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Webster County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Webster County, WV?
- Addison (Webster Springs) is the largest city or town in Webster County, with about 1,038 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Webster County?
- Webster County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 26203, 26206, 26208, 26215, 26217.
- What is the population of Webster County, WV?
- About 8,144 people live in Webster County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Webster County?
- Webster County borders Greenbrier County, Randolph County, Nicholas County, Upshur County, Lewis County, Braxton County, Pocahontas County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023