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Wirt County, WV
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Wirt County, West Virginia.
Population
5,053
Land area
233sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Wirt County
Wirt County at a glance
- Wirt County is 71% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,867 a year, 16% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,800 (29% below West Virginia) and median rent is $558 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Elizabeth (564) and Newark (495).
Local data for Wirt County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wirt County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,867
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$115,800
Median rent
$558/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (593), Irish Americans (284), Scottish Americans (140).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,792
697 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.13M
FY 2026, $8,304 per person
PPP loans
$2.55M
32 loans, 347 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.56K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wirt County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wirt County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
262
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wirt County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wirt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wirt County, WV?
- Elizabeth is the largest city or town in Wirt County, with about 564 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wirt County?
- Wirt County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 26143, 26160.
- What is the population of Wirt County, WV?
- About 5,053 people live in Wirt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wirt County?
- Wirt County borders Wood County, Jackson County, Roane County, Ritchie County, Calhoun County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023