City

Smithfield, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wetzel County  ·  West Virginia

👥476Population
💰$68,750Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂28.7Median Age
🏠$93,900Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊14.2%Unemployment▲ 191% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
37%
45–64
23%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty29.2% ▲ 192% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment14.2% ▲ 191% above avg
HS Graduate188 (62.9%)
Some College5 (1.7%)
Associates17 (5.7%)
Bachelors84 (28.1%)
Graduate Degree5 (1.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.9%Some College: 1.7%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 28.1%Graduate: 1.7%Edu
HS Grad62.9%
Some College1.7%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors28.1%
Graduate1.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
66%
$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,750 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$93,900 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units206
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
63%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
56%
About Smithfield, WV

Smithfield is a city in West Virginia, located in Wetzel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 476 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.7 years.

Economically, Smithfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,750 is near the national average. Approximately 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Smithfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithfield is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26437 476 $68,750 $93,900 14.2% 29.8% 80.4%