Upshur County GIS Maps

Upshur County Maps

The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.

County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.

Upshur County Parcels

Upshur County has 19,277 mapped parcels covering 229,683 acres. The median lot size is 1.10 acres. 4,006 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 12,184 distinct owner names. Lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Owner names reach 97.9%. Mailing addresses reach 97.0%. Browse the interactive Upshur County Parcel viewer here.

Upshur County Parcel Data Coverage

Field coverage measured across all Upshur County parcel records. Download free sample data here.

Upshur County Population

Upshur County had 23,816 residents in 2020. That was 1.8% lower than in 2010. Upshur County added 412 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 67 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Buckhannon, French Creek and Rock Cave.

Population Trend in Upshur County WV

Upshur County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.

Upshur County Zip Codes

Upshur County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Buckhannon (26201), French Creek (26218) and Rock Cave (26234). Buckhannon is the largest zip by population, with about 19,008 residents or 80% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 96% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.

Most Populated Zip Codes in Upshur County WV

Upshur County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.

Upshur County Demographics

Upshur County has a median age of 42, which makes the county a little younger than West Virginia overall. About 20.8% of residents are under 18, while 21.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 23.3%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.

Key Demographics for Upshur County WV

Upshur County School Districts

Upshur County is served by 1 public school district with 3,385 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.

Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Upshur County WV

Upshur County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.

Upshur County Housing & Real Estate

Upshur County has a median home value of $160,700 and a median gross rent of $799. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the West Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $239,950 and homes spent about 131 days on the market.

Businesses in Upshur County, WV

Upshur County has 903 business listings across 319 categories. The largest categories in Upshur County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (43, 4.8%), Auto Repair (18, 2.0%), and Convenience Stores (14, 1.6%). The full Upshur County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Upshur County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.

Top Business Categories in Upshur County, WV

Upshur County Business Listings

Upshur County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.

Upshur County Basemaps

Upshur County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.

Preview a Live Package Demo

See exactly what is included in a county data package. Inspect how files are organized, the interactive data explorer and how maps and analytics are laid out. The demo loads a real sample package from West Virginia — explore the full structure before you buy.