City

Weston, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  West Virginia

👥9,374Population
💰$48,019Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊11.1%Unemployment▲ 126% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.6%Other: 5.4%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.6%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment11.1% ▲ 126% above avg
No HS Diploma105 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,646 (44.7%)
Some College1,167 (19.7%)
Associates649 (11%)
Bachelors384 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree964 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College19.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,019 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units4,624
Vacant Units672

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Weston, WV

Weston is a city in West Virginia, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,374 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Weston is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,019 is below the national average. Approximately 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Weston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Weston is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Weston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26452 9,374 $48,019 $112,500 $750 11.1% 22.8% 63.0%