City

Bowden, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  West Virginia

👥127Population
💰$83,393Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂65.6Median Age
🏠$207,900Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White95.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
27%
25–44
14%
45–64
5%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
HS Graduate26 (28%)
Some College12 (12.9%)
Associates14 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree41 (44.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 28%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.1%Graduate: 44.1%Edu
HS Grad28.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.1%
Graduate44.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,393 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$207,900 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units166
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
39%
$150k–$200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
50%
About Bowden, WV

Bowden is a city in West Virginia, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 127 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.6 years.

Economically, Bowden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,393 is near the national average.

The real estate market in Bowden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowden is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.28%).

Bowden, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Bowden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26254 127 $83,393 $207,900 0.0% 44.1% 100.0%