City

Harrisville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Ritchie County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,904Population
💰$47,180Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$110,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.5%
Black0.3%
Asian1.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma108 (5.6%)
HS Graduate811 (41.8%)
Some College244 (12.6%)
Associates178 (9.2%)
Bachelors245 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree355 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College12.6%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,180 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$110,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units1,371
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Harrisville, WV

Harrisville is a city in West Virginia, located in Ritchie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,904 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Harrisville is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,180 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Harrisville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harrisville is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harrisville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26362 2,904 $47,180 $110,000 $625 1.2% 30.9% 81.5%