City

Smithville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Ritchie County  ·  West Virginia

👥272Population
💰$35,203Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$153,100Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓18.4%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 9.6%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic9.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
11%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads18.4% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate83 (56.5%)
Some College27 (18.4%)
Associates10 (6.8%)
Bachelors20 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree7 (4.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.5%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 4.8%Edu
HS Grad56.5%
Some College18.4%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate4.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.1%Renter: 54.9%Tenure
Owner45.1%
Renter54.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
36%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,203 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$153,100 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units237
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
30–45 min
75%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%
About Smithville, WV

Smithville is a city in West Virginia, located in Ritchie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 272 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Smithville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,203 is well below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Smithville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,100, which is below the national average.

The population of Smithville is less-educated. 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26178 272 $35,203 $153,100 0.0% 18.4% 45.1%