City

Purgitsville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampshire County  ·  West Virginia

👥922Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$180,600Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Black: 0.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White95.9%
Black0.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
35%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate234 (36.2%)
Some College122 (18.9%)
Associates31 (4.8%)
Bachelors180 (27.8%)
Graduate Degree78 (12.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 4.8%Bachelors: 27.8%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College18.9%
Associates4.8%
Bachelors27.8%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.7%Renter: 3.3%Tenure
Owner96.7%
Renter3.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$180,600 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units563
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
55%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Purgitsville, WV

Purgitsville is a city in West Virginia, located in Hampshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 922 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Purgitsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Purgitsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Purgitsville is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Purgitsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26852 922 $61,250 $180,600 3.0% 39.9% 96.7%