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Winfield, WV
Town in Putnam County, West Virginia.
Population
2,918
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,238
ZIP codes
0
Winfield and its ZIP codes
Winfield at a glance
- Winfield is about 17 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 54th most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $103,276 a year, 73% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,100 (58% above West Virginia) and median rent is $1,009 a month.
Local data for Winfield, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winfield, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,276
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$257,100
Median rent
$1,009/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
37.8%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (446), Irish Americans (409), Mexican Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Winfield.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
How people get to work
Winfield, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winfield, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winfield, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Winfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HometownCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.8 |
| EleanorTown | 2.1 mi | 2.1 |
| BancroftTown | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Raymond CityCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| PocaTown | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Teays ValleyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 7.3 |
| BuffaloTown | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| NitroCity | 9.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Cross LanesCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 6.3 |
| HurricaneCity | 9.5 mi | 3.7 |
| St. AlbansCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| InstituteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| West DunbarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CullodenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TornadoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winfield, WV in?
- Winfield is in Putnam County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Winfield, WV?
- About 2,918 people live in Winfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winfield?
- Nearby places include Hometown (1.7 mi), Eleanor (2.1 mi), Bancroft (2.7 mi), Raymond City (4.7 mi), Poca (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023