City

Kingwood, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,392Population
💰$57,788Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$169,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,589 (44.6%)
Some College562 (15.8%)
Associates286 (8%)
Bachelors148 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree942 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College15.8%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,788 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$169,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$676/mo
Total Housing Units2,717
Vacant Units368

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Kingwood, WV

Kingwood is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,392 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Kingwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,788 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kingwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $676 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kingwood is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kingwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26537 5,392 $57,788 $169,000 $676 7.1% 30.6% 73.9%