City

Newell, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,504Population
💰$31,250Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$82,900Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊23.9%Unemployment▲ 389% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White95.0%
Black0.5%
Asian1.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty37.0% ▲ 270% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment23.9% ▲ 389% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (5.6%)
HS Graduate254 (32.9%)
Some College50 (6.5%)
Associates208 (26.9%)
Bachelors39 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree178 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 26.9%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College6.5%
Associates26.9%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.4%Renter: 42.6%Tenure
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,250 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$82,900 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$661/mo
Total Housing Units723
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Newell, WV

Newell is a city in West Virginia, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,504 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Newell is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Newell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $661 per month.

The population of Newell is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26050 1,504 $31,250 $82,900 $661 23.9% 28.1% 57.4%