City

West Union, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Doddridge County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,258Population
💰$66,071Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$172,300Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 2.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Black2.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma66 (3.1%)
HS Graduate889 (42%)
Some College309 (14.6%)
Associates316 (14.9%)
Bachelors126 (6%)
Graduate Degree411 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,071 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$172,300 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$756/mo
Total Housing Units1,741
Vacant Units521

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About West Union, WV

West Union is a city in West Virginia, located in Doddridge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,258 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, West Union is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,071 is near the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in West Union is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $756 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Union is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26456 3,258 $66,071 $172,300 $756 6.3% 25.4% 88.6%