City

Walker, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wood County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,181Population
💰$70,918Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$118,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (3%)
HS Graduate697 (54.8%)
Some College120 (9.4%)
Associates163 (12.8%)
Bachelors73 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree180 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 54.8%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad54.8%
Some College9.4%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,918 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$118,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$953/mo
Total Housing Units940
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Walker, WV

Walker is a city in West Virginia, located in Wood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,181 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Walker is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,918 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Walker is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $953 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walker is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26180 2,181 $70,918 $118,200 $953 1.4% 19.9% 77.8%