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Boaz, WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26187.

Population

1,400

Land area

3.6sq mi

People per sq mi

391

ZIP codes

1

Boaz and its ZIP codes

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Boaz at a glance

  • Boaz is about 5.3 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $72,560, 22% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,500 (50% above West Virginia) and median rent is $1,292 a month.

Local data for Boaz, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Boaz, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,560

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,292/mo

Homeownership

78.1%

Bachelor's or higher

24.5%

Median age

47.6

Average commute

21.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (240), Irish Americans (233), Scottish Americans (171).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Boaz.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,805

35,119 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,570

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$679M

FY 2026, $8,051 per person

Wood County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Boaz, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.9%
  • Carpooled5.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
  • Worked from home7.7%

Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Boaz, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

566

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

184

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 24°F

42.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Boaz, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.2%

U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts

Diabetes

14.6%

U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

ZIP codes in Boaz

1 in or overlapping Boaz. Population shown

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Cities near Boaz

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WilliamstownCity2.8 mi1.5
North HillsTown3.9 mi0.6
ViennaCity3.9 mi4
Marietta, OHCity4.6 mi8.4
Reno, OHCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.8
WaverlyCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.5
Devola, OHCensus-designated place7.3 mi5.1
Belpre, OHCity8 mi3.5
ParkersburgCity8.3 mi11.8
Vincent, OHCensus-designated place9.8 mi0.4
BlennerhassettCensus-designated place11 mi5
Lowell, OHVillage11 mi0.2
KanawhaCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
BelmontCity12 mi0.4
LubeckCensus-designated place12 mi4.3
MineralwellsCensus-designated place13 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Boaz, WV in?
Boaz is in Wood County, West Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Boaz, WV?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Boaz include 26187.
What is the population of Boaz, WV?
About 1,400 people live in Boaz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Boaz?
Nearby places include Williamstown (2.8 mi), North Hills (3.9 mi), Vienna (3.9 mi), Marietta, OH (4.6 mi), Reno, OH (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023