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Westover, WV
City in Monongalia County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26546.
Population
4,026
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,322
ZIP codes
1
Westover and its ZIP codes
Westover at a glance
- Westover is about 18 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $60,769, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,400 (10% above West Virginia) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
Local data for Westover, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westover, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,769
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$178,400
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.0%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (799), Italian Americans (614), Irish Americans (507).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monongalia County. PPP loans are for Westover.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,076
59,770 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,600
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.03B
FY 2026, $9,734 per person
How people get to work
Westover, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westover, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westover, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Westover
1 in or overlapping Westover. Population shown
Cities near Westover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GranvilleTown | 1.4 mi | 1.3 |
| MorgantownCity | 1.6 mi | 10.2 |
| Star CityTown | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| OsageCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| BoothCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| BrookhavenCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 9.2 |
| CassvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Cheat LakeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 14.3 |
| Point Marion, PABorough | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount Morris, PACensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Bobtown, PACensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| RivesvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| BaxterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MasontownTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Greensboro, PABorough | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| PentressCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westover, WV in?
- Westover is in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Westover, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westover include 26546.
- What is the population of Westover, WV?
- About 4,026 people live in Westover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westover?
- Nearby places include Granville (1.4 mi), Morgantown (1.6 mi), Star City (1.8 mi), Osage (2.4 mi), Booth (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023