City

Camden, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  West Virginia

👥592Population
💰$83,265Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$115,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓17.5%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 118% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Other: 5.1%Race
White93.4%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
2%
25–44
35%
45–64
28%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads17.5% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 118% above avg
HS Graduate265 (61.1%)
Some College74 (17.1%)
Associates19 (4.4%)
Bachelors31 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree45 (10.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 61.1%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 4.4%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
HS Grad61.1%
Some College17.1%
Associates4.4%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,265 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$115,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units264
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Camden, WV

Camden is a city in West Virginia, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 592 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Camden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,265 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Camden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Camden is less-educated. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Camden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26338 592 $83,265 $115,500 10.7% 17.5% 86.5%