City

West Milford, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  West Virginia

👥529Population
💰$69,000Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$130,500Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.8% Female 58.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White96.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
21%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate103 (37.3%)
Some College2 (0.7%)
Associates38 (13.8%)
Bachelors77 (27.9%)
Graduate Degree56 (20.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 0.7%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 27.9%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
HS Grad37.3%
Some College0.7%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors27.9%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,000 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$130,500 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$578/mo
Total Housing Units250
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About West Milford, WV

West Milford is a city in West Virginia, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 529 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, West Milford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,000 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Milford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $578 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Milford is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Milford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26451 529 $69,000 $130,500 $578 2.1% 48.2% 84.4%