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Carpendale, WV
Town in Mineral County, West Virginia.
Population
1,035
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
789
ZIP codes
0
Carpendale and its ZIP codes
Carpendale at a glance
- Carpendale is about 11 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,027 a year, 11% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,300 (5% above West Virginia) and median rent is $697 a month.
Housing and community stats
Carpendale, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,027
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$171,300
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
85.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (299), Irish Americans (120), Scottish Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mineral County. PPP loans are for Carpendale.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,083
8,616 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,207
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$399M
FY 2026, $14,805 per person
How people get to work
Carpendale, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carpendale, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
834
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
112
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carpendale, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Carpendale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, MDCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 1 |
| Potomac Park, MDCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| RidgeleyTown | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Wiley FordCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.9 |
| Cumberland, MDCity | 2.1 mi | 10.1 |
| La Vale, MDCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Cresaptown, MDCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Bowmans Addition, MDCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Corriganville, MDCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Bel Air, MDCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Clarysville, MDCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Barrelville, MDCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Eckhart Mines, MDCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Ellerslie, MDCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Spring Gap, MDCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Vale Summit, MDCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carpendale, WV in?
- Carpendale is in Mineral County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Carpendale, WV?
- About 1,035 people live in Carpendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carpendale?
- Nearby places include Bowling Green, MD (0.8 mi), Potomac Park, MD (1.4 mi), Ridgeley (1.4 mi), Wiley Ford (2 mi), Cumberland, MD (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023