City

Reedsville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,001Population
💰$67,284Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$185,900Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate684 (37.4%)
Some College277 (15.1%)
Associates397 (21.7%)
Bachelors155 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree313 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College15.1%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,284 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$185,900 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units1,214
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
60%
About Reedsville, WV

Reedsville is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,001 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Reedsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,284 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Reedsville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reedsville is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Reedsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26547 3,001 $67,284 $185,900 $842 9.1% 25.6% 77.9%