City

Rowlesburg, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥864Population
💰$38,068Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$91,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊18.7%Unemployment▲ 283% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White97.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty28.4% ▲ 184% above avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment18.7% ▲ 283% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.7%)
HS Graduate348 (59.1%)
Some College82 (13.9%)
Associates40 (6.8%)
Bachelors5 (0.8%)
Graduate Degree104 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 59.1%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 0.8%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad59.1%
Some College13.9%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors0.8%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,068 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$91,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$673/mo
Total Housing Units571
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Rowlesburg, WV

Rowlesburg is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 864 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Rowlesburg is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,068 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rowlesburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $673 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rowlesburg is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rowlesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26425 864 $38,068 $91,000 $673 18.7% 18.5% 76.4%