City

Capon Bridge, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampshire County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,352Population
💰$87,917Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$230,100Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
30%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate817 (49.2%)
Some College187 (11.3%)
Associates254 (15.3%)
Bachelors183 (11%)
Graduate Degree221 (13.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
HS Grad49.2%
Some College11.3%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,917 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$230,100 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,169/mo
Total Housing Units1,239
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Capon Bridge, WV

Capon Bridge is a city in West Virginia, located in Hampshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,352 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Capon Bridge is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,917 is above the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Capon Bridge is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,169 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Capon Bridge is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Capon Bridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26711 2,352 $87,917 $230,100 $1,169 1.3% 24.3% 88.0%