City

Moorefield, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardy County  ·  West Virginia

👥6,171Population
💰$48,073Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$152,900Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 10.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic7.1%
Black10.5%
Asian0.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma114 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,731 (41.3%)
Some College793 (18.9%)
Associates542 (12.9%)
Bachelors399 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree613 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College18.9%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,073 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$152,900 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units3,154
Vacant Units509

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Moorefield, WV

Moorefield is a city in West Virginia, located in Hardy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,171 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Moorefield is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,073 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Moorefield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moorefield is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moorefield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26836 6,171 $48,073 $152,900 $816 5.7% 24.1% 74.1%