City

Wardensville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardy County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,612Population
💰$50,179Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂54.6Median Age
🏠$195,400Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 10.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic10.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
7%
25–44
14%
45–64
41%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.83
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate724 (55.3%)
Some College128 (9.8%)
Associates186 (14.2%)
Bachelors98 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree166 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 55.3%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad55.3%
Some College9.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,179 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$195,400 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units1,273
Vacant Units406

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Wardensville, WV

Wardensville is a city in West Virginia, located in Hardy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,612 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.6 years.

Economically, Wardensville is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,179 is below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wardensville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wardensville is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wardensville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26851 1,612 $50,179 $195,400 $846 3.1% 20.2% 85.2%