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Putnam County

Population: 57,440 · 11 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
57,440
People
Median age
42.6
Housing
Total households
23,251
Income
Median household income
$79,527
Housing
Total housing units
24,963
Employment
Employment rate
56.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.4%
County details
Local time 04:26:57(ET)
NamePutnam
Total ZIP codes11total
ZIP codes (by type)
8 Standard3 PO Box
Area code304, 681
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates38.5105179, -81.906109
Land area345.7 sq miles(895.3 km²)

Map of Putnam county, West Virginia with ZIP codes

Map of Putnam County, West Virginia and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Putnam County

Compare the largest cities in Putnam County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Scott Depot9,2151ZIPs
Hurricane6,961$71,1671ZIPs
Winfield2,393$103,2761ZIPs
Red House2,2801ZIPs
Fraziers Bottom1,9881ZIPs
Eleanor1,542$78,5781ZIPs
Liberty1,2191ZIPs
Buffalo1,211$64,5831ZIPs
Poca874$77,2921ZIPs
Hometown556$28,8761ZIPs
Bancroft387$94,3751ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Putnam County

Review the most populated postal areas across Putnam County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
25526Hurricane$85,17622,578
25560Scott Depot$103,1609,215
25213Winfield$100,7116,214
25159Poca$56,5174,777
25168Red House$101,6602,280
25033Buffalo$81,7612,117
25082Fraziers Bottom$53,5821,988
25070Eleanor$78,5781,873
25124Liberty$50,5971,219
25011Bancroft$94,375739
25109Hometown$28,876527

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS