County ProfileWV
Upshur County
Population: 23,816 · 7 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
23,816
People
Median age
42.3
Housing
Total households
9,557
Income
Median household income
$54,338
Housing
Total housing units
11,281
Employment
Employment rate
46.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.7%
County details
Local time 02:10:29(ET)| Name | Upshur |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 7total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard |
| Area code | 304, 681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 38.9025302, -80.2316057 |
| Land area | 354.6 sq miles(918.5 km²) |
Map of Upshur county, West Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Upshur County
Compare the largest cities in Upshur County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon | 5,186 | $54,615 | 1ZIPs |
| French Creek | 2,680 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tallmansville | 574 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rock Cave | 319 | $52,202 | 1ZIPs |
| Adrian | 183 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Kanawha Head | 110 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Selbyville | 48 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Upshur County
Review the most populated postal areas across Upshur County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26201 | Buckhannon | $53,832 | 19,008 |
| 26218 | French Creek | $58,646 | 2,680 |
| 26234 | Rock Cave | $61,250 | 1,122 |
| 26237 | Tallmansville | $81,313 | 574 |
| 26228 | Kanawha Head | — | 110 |
| 26210 | Adrian | — | 95 |
| 26236 | Selbyville | — | 48 |
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