City

West Liberty, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Ohio County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,461Population
💰$51,875Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂20.5Median Age
🏠$158,300Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓51.7%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.2% Female 61.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.6%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 3.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White88.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Black3.8%
Asian0.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
3%
18–24
75%
25–44
7%
45–64
7%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.4%)
HS Graduate89 (30.3%)
Some College25 (8.5%)
Associates24 (8.2%)
Bachelors12 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree140 (47.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College8.5%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,875 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$158,300 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units234
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
28%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
2000+
63%
About West Liberty, WV

West Liberty is a city in West Virginia, located in Ohio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,461 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 20.5 years.

Economically, West Liberty is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,875 is below the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in West Liberty is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Liberty is well-educated. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26074 1,461 $51,875 $158,300 $956 5.3% 51.7% 73.3%