City

New Cumberland, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,404Population
💰$63,403Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$145,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma76 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,598 (45.5%)
Some College369 (10.5%)
Associates431 (12.3%)
Bachelors374 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree662 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College10.5%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,403 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$145,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units2,687
Vacant Units357

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About New Cumberland, WV

New Cumberland is a city in West Virginia, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,404 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, New Cumberland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,403 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in New Cumberland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Cumberland is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Cumberland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26047 5,404 $63,403 $145,500 $692 5.0% 29.5% 77.4%