County

Tucker County, WV

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  West Virginia

👥6,295Population
💰$57,868Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$149,040Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,783 (39.6%)
Some College581 (12.9%)
Associates595 (13.2%)
Bachelors346 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,163 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,868 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$149,039 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units4,356
Vacant Units1,697

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Tucker County, WV

Tucker County is located in West Virginia and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,295 residents. With a median age of 50.97, it is a mature county.

Tucker County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,867 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Tucker County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $149,039 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $716. Homeownership rates are high at 80.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Tucker County are primarily White (96.84%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Tucker County, WV is a solidly middle-class area in West Virginia. The 6 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 Tucker County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
26260 Davis 1,307 $72,426 $205,500 $650 1.5% 49.4%
26269 Hambleton 983 $62,917 $155,100 5.4% 24.8%
26271 Hendricks 313 $36,354 $110,500 $679 4.7% 38.8%
26287 Parsons 2,967 $52,660 $125,300 $725 6.7% 29.4%
26292 Thomas 712 $55,333 $152,900 $818 19.1% 30.1%