City

Rockport, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wood County  ·  West Virginia

👥837Population
💰$49,193Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$114,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊15.5%Unemployment▲ 217% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White96.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
16%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment15.5% ▲ 217% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (6.8%)
HS Graduate181 (31.6%)
Some College110 (19.2%)
Associates115 (20.1%)
Bachelors81 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree46 (8%)

Education

No HS: 6.8%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 8%Edu
No HS6.8%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College19.2%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,193 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$114,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Rockport, WV

Rockport is a city in West Virginia, located in Wood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 837 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Rockport is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,193 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rockport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockport is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26169 837 $49,193 $114,700 15.5% 22.2% 77.5%