City

Rio, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampshire County  ·  West Virginia

👥826Population
💰$55,893Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$165,100Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
37%
18–24
1%
25–44
14%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.30
Below Poverty30.8% ▲ 208% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
HS Graduate218 (51.1%)
Some College38 (8.9%)
Associates50 (11.7%)
Bachelors7 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree114 (26.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.1%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
HS Grad51.1%
Some College8.9%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,893 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$165,100 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units481
Vacant Units231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
51%
About Rio, WV

Rio is a city in West Virginia, located in Hampshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 826 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Rio is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,893 is below the national average. Approximately 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rio is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rio is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rio
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26755 826 $55,893 $165,100 8.4% 28.3% 92.0%