City

Short Creek, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Brooke County  ·  West Virginia

👥155Population
🎂46.5Median Age
🎓85.9%College Grads▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.7% Female 61.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
25–44
21%
45–64
36%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size5.17
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads85.9% ▲ 122% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (39.7%)
HS Graduate5 (4%)
Some College5 (4%)
Associates5 (4%)
Bachelors61 (48.4%)

Education

No HS: 39.7%HS Grad: 4%Some College: 4%Associates: 4%Bachelors: 48.4%Edu
No HS39.7%
HS Grad4.0%
Some College4.0%
Associates4.0%
Bachelors48.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
50%
$200k–$300k
50%

Financials

Total Housing Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$50k–$75k
7%
Over $200k
77%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
46%
Work From Home
54%

Commute Time

15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
42%
2000+
45%
About Short Creek, WV

Short Creek is a city in West Virginia, located in Brooke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 155 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

The population of Short Creek is highly educated. 85.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Short Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.