City

Waverly, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wood County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,328Population
💰$65,793Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$175,000Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Black: 1.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.9%
Black1.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate686 (44.4%)
Some College262 (17%)
Associates88 (5.7%)
Bachelors177 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree332 (21.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 17%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
HS Grad44.4%
Some College17.0%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,793 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$175,000 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units978
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
59%
About Waverly, WV

Waverly is a city in West Virginia, located in Wood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,328 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Waverly is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,793 is near the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $643 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26184 2,328 $65,793 $175,000 $643 3.5% 32.9% 90.9%