City

Webster Springs, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,958Population
💰$37,348Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$88,300Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 4.6%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (2.6%)
HS Graduate845 (44.5%)
Some College250 (13.2%)
Associates201 (10.6%)
Bachelors125 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree426 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College13.2%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,348 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$88,300 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$522/mo
Total Housing Units1,853
Vacant Units684

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Webster Springs, WV

Webster Springs is a city in West Virginia, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,958 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Webster Springs is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,348 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Webster Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $522 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Webster Springs is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Webster Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26288 2,958 $37,348 $88,300 $522 6.0% 29.1% 74.6%