City

Ireland, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  West Virginia

👥494Population
💰$42,944Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$230,400Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓6.2%College Grads▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.5% Female 40.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
28%
25–44
21%
45–64
38%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads6.2% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate183 (56.8%)
Some College119 (37%)
Bachelors14 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree6 (1.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.8%Some College: 37%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 1.9%Edu
HS Grad56.8%
Some College37.0%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate1.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,944 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$230,400 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units246
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
68%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
55%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
52%
About Ireland, WV

Ireland is a city in West Virginia, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 494 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Ireland is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,944 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ireland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ireland is less-educated. 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ireland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26376 494 $42,944 $230,400 0.0% 6.2% 87.4%