City

Ridgeley, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mineral County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,858Population
💰$76,445Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$214,400Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,534 (35.9%)
Some College510 (11.9%)
Associates520 (12.2%)
Bachelors454 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,248 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College11.9%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,445 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,400 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units2,689
Vacant Units269

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Ridgeley, WV

Ridgeley is a city in West Virginia, located in Mineral County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,858 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Ridgeley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,445 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ridgeley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ridgeley is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ridgeley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26753 5,858 $76,445 $214,400 $880 9.7% 39.8% 86.2%