City

New Manchester, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  West Virginia

👥258Population
💰$95,673Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$76,400Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊17.3%Unemployment▲ 253% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
21%
18–24
14%
25–44
9%
45–64
49%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.35
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment17.3% ▲ 253% above avg
HS Graduate76 (45%)
Associates24 (14.2%)
Bachelors13 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree56 (33.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 45%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
HS Grad45.0%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
60%
$100k–$150k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,673 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$76,400 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units92
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
60%
About New Manchester, WV

New Manchester is a city in West Virginia, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 258 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, New Manchester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,673 is above the national average. The unemployment rate is 17.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in New Manchester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Manchester is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

New Manchester, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in New Manchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26056 258 $95,673 $76,400 17.3% 40.8% 100.0%