City

Camden On Gauley, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  West Virginia

👥853Population
💰$44,519Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂50.4Median Age
🏠$67,000Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓12.0%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊22.7%Unemployment▲ 364% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.3% Female 38.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Black: 0.4%Other: 8.8%Race
White90.9%
Black0.4%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
12%
45–64
34%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads12.0% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment22.7% ▲ 364% above avg
HS Graduate396 (74%)
Some College52 (9.7%)
Associates23 (4.3%)
Bachelors28 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree36 (6.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 74%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 4.3%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 6.7%Edu
HS Grad74.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates4.3%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate6.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,519 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$67,000 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units452
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Camden On Gauley, WV

Camden On Gauley is a city in West Virginia, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 853 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.4 years.

Economically, Camden On Gauley is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,519 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Camden On Gauley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $67,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Camden On Gauley is less-educated. 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.86%).

Camden On Gauley, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Camden On Gauley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26208 853 $44,519 $67,000 $713 22.7% 12.0% 82.6%