City

New Creek, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mineral County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,126Population
💰$65,814Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$232,400Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Other: 11.7%Race
White88.3%
Other11.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
12%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate859 (58.4%)
Some College132 (9%)
Associates33 (2.2%)
Bachelors235 (16%)
Graduate Degree212 (14.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.4%Some College: 9%Associates: 2.2%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
HS Grad58.4%
Some College9.0%
Associates2.2%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,814 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$232,400 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,008
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About New Creek, WV

New Creek is a city in West Virginia, located in Mineral County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,126 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, New Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,814 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in New Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Creek is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26743 2,126 $65,814 $232,400 5.8% 30.4% 92.2%