City

Newburg, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥684Population
💰$49,583Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$112,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓17.2%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊16.2%Unemployment▲ 231% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 1%Other: 1%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian1.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
22%
18–24
1%
25–44
26%
45–64
36%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads17.2% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment16.2% ▲ 231% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.1%)
HS Graduate265 (58.4%)
Some College41 (9%)
Associates65 (14.3%)
Bachelors43 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree35 (7.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 58.4%Some College: 9%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 7.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad58.4%
Some College9.0%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate7.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.3%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,583 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$112,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,284/mo
Total Housing Units369
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
58%
About Newburg, WV

Newburg is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 684 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Newburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,583 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Newburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,284 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newburg is less-educated. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26410 684 $49,583 $112,800 $1,284 16.2% 17.2% 91.8%