City

Cameron, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,806Population
💰$59,500Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$152,800Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
35%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate493 (37.1%)
Some College175 (13.2%)
Associates148 (11.1%)
Bachelors168 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree338 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College13.2%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$152,800 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units1,282
Vacant Units458

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Cameron, WV

Cameron is a city in West Virginia, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,806 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Cameron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,500 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cameron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cameron is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cameron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26033 1,806 $59,500 $152,800 $696 4.3% 38.1% 77.7%