City

Romney, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hampshire County  ·  West Virginia

👥7,020Population
💰$51,066Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$191,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.7%Other: 4.9%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.7%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (1%)
HS Graduate2,285 (50.8%)
Some College406 (9%)
Associates425 (9.5%)
Bachelors249 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree1,082 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 50.8%Some College: 9%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad50.8%
Some College9.0%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,066 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$191,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$586/mo
Total Housing Units3,389
Vacant Units872

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Romney, WV

Romney is a city in West Virginia, located in Hampshire County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,020 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Romney is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,066 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Romney is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $586 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Romney is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Romney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26757 7,020 $51,066 $191,700 $586 6.1% 29.6% 70.2%