County

Doddridge County, WV

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  West Virginia

👥4,231Population
💰$62,928Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$165,266Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 2.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Black2.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma66 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,163 (42.3%)
Some College414 (15.1%)
Associates370 (13.5%)
Bachelors200 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree534 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College15.1%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,928 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$165,265 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units2,358
Vacant Units725

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Doddridge County, WV

Doddridge County is located in West Virginia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,231 residents. With a median age of 50.56, it is a mature county.

Doddridge County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,927 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Doddridge County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,265 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $767. Homeownership rates are high at 84.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Doddridge County are primarily White (93.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Doddridge County, WV is a solidly middle-class area in West Virginia. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Doddridge County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
26339 Center Point 174 $90,208 $189,000 — 0.0% 49.4%
26411 New Milton 619 $49,226 $152,500 $828 12.4% 23.0%
26436 Smithburg 180 $26,779 $58,900 — 0.0% 40.0%
26456 West Union 3,258 $66,071 $172,300 $756 6.3% 25.4%

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