City

Great Cacapon, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Morgan County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,720Population
💰$45,729Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$160,200Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.1% Female 39.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 2%Other: 1.4%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
HS Graduate540 (52.7%)
Some College135 (13.2%)
Associates125 (12.2%)
Bachelors120 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree104 (10.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
HS Grad52.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.7%Renter: 1.3%Tenure
Owner98.7%
Renter1.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,729 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$160,200 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,523
Vacant Units816

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Great Cacapon, WV

Great Cacapon is a city in West Virginia, located in Morgan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,720 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Great Cacapon is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,729 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Great Cacapon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Great Cacapon is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Great Cacapon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25422 1,720 $45,729 $160,200 7.1% 21.9% 98.7%