City

Smithburg, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Doddridge County  ·  West Virginia

👥180Population
💰$26,779Median HH Income▼ 65% below avg
🎂21.6Median Age
🏠$58,900Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.3% Female 36.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White95.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
30%
18–24
34%
25–44
22%
45–64
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate25 (38.5%)
Associates14 (21.5%)
Bachelors26 (40%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.5%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 40%Edu
HS Grad38.5%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors40.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60%Renter: 40%Tenure
Owner60.0%
Renter40.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$26,779 ▼ 65% below avg
Median Home Value$58,900 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
65%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
23%
2000+
64%
About Smithburg, WV

Smithburg is a city in West Virginia, located in Doddridge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 180 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.6 years.

Economically, Smithburg is a lower-income community. The median household income of $26,779 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Smithburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,900, which is well below the national average.

The population of Smithburg is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26436 180 $26,779 $58,900 0.0% 40.0% 60.0%