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Doddridge County, WV
1 city or town and 4 ZIP codes in Doddridge County, West Virginia.
Population
7,711
Land area
320sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Doddridge County
Doddridge County at a glance
- Doddridge County is 67% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,401 a year, 4% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800 and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Doddridge County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Doddridge County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,401
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
88.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,333), German Americans (1,180), Italian Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,425
1,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,982
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.01M
FY 2026, $6,149 per person
PPP loans
$4.8M
29 loans, 387 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2,846
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Doddridge County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Doddridge County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
327
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Doddridge County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Doddridge County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Doddridge County, WV?
- West Union is the largest city or town in Doddridge County, with about 1,039 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Doddridge County?
- Doddridge County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 26339, 26411, 26436, 26456.
- What is the population of Doddridge County, WV?
- About 7,711 people live in Doddridge County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Doddridge County?
- Doddridge County borders Harrison County, Lewis County, Wetzel County, Ritchie County, Tyler County, Gilmer County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023