City

Augusta, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampshire County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,403Population
💰$76,299Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$224,000Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 1.5%Other: 1%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
43%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,900 (48%)
Some College389 (9.8%)
Associates677 (17.1%)
Bachelors381 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree595 (15%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 48%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad48.0%
Some College9.8%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,299 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$224,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units2,730
Vacant Units685

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
54%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Augusta, WV

Augusta is a city in West Virginia, located in Hampshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,403 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Augusta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,299 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Augusta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Augusta is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

Augusta, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Augusta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26704 5,403 $76,299 $224,000 1.9% 24.7% 90.7%