City

Riverton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pendleton County  ·  West Virginia

👥385Population
💰$74,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂60.1Median Age
🏠$181,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓53.7%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.8% Female 58.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White98.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
6%
18–24
12%
25–44
11%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads53.7% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
HS Graduate79 (30.5%)
Some College14 (5.4%)
Associates27 (10.4%)
Bachelors5 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree134 (51.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 51.7%Edu
HS Grad30.5%
Some College5.4%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate51.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units214
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Riverton, WV

Riverton is a city in West Virginia, located in Pendleton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 385 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.1 years.

Economically, Riverton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,125 is near the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Riverton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverton is well-educated. 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riverton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26814 385 $74,125 $181,300 7.2% 53.7% 100.0%