City

Williamstown, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wood County  ·  West Virginia

👥6,100Population
💰$80,714Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$183,100Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓43.1%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads43.1% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,560 (34.7%)
Some College334 (7.4%)
Associates656 (14.6%)
Bachelors385 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,556 (34.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 34.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College7.4%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate34.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,714 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$183,100 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units2,921
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Williamstown, WV

Williamstown is a city in West Virginia, located in Wood County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,100 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Williamstown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,714 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Williamstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $865 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Williamstown is well-educated. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.69%).

Williamstown, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Williamstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26187 6,100 $80,714 $183,100 $865 3.5% 43.1% 87.0%