City

Erbacon, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  West Virginia

👥503Population
💰$35,288Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$9,999Median Home Value▼ 96% below avg
🎓9.6%College Grads▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.0% Female 59.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
16%
25–44
9%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads9.6% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma96 (38.4%)
HS Graduate10 (4%)
Some College92 (36.8%)
Associates28 (11.2%)
Bachelors13 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree11 (4.4%)

Education

No HS: 38.4%HS Grad: 4%Some College: 36.8%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 4.4%Edu
No HS38.4%
HS Grad4.0%
Some College36.8%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate4.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,288 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$9,999 ▼ 96% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units164
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
47%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
37%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
50%
About Erbacon, WV

Erbacon is a city in West Virginia, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 503 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Erbacon is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,288 is well below the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Erbacon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $9,999, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erbacon is less-educated. 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Erbacon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26203 503 $35,288 $9,999 0.0% 9.6% 71.0%