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Hamlin, WV
Town in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
Population
1,068
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,789
ZIP codes
0
Hamlin and its ZIP codes
Hamlin at a glance
- Hamlin is about 24 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,429, 3% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,500 (41% below West Virginia) and median rent is $679 a month.
Local data for Hamlin, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamlin, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,429
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (56), Irish Americans (20), Italian Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Hamlin.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,496
2,608 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,995
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $6,957 per person
How people get to work
Hamlin, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamlin, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
460
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamlin, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Hamlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West HamlinTown | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Salt RockCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.1 |
| CullodenCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.9 |
| MiltonTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| HurricaneCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| BarboursvilleVillage | 14 mi | 4 |
| TornadoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| Alum CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| Pea RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Teays ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| HartsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.2 |
| St. AlbansCity | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| LesageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| NitroCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| Proctorville, OHVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| WayneTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamlin, WV in?
- Hamlin is in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Hamlin, WV?
- About 1,068 people live in Hamlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamlin?
- Nearby places include West Hamlin (5.2 mi), Salt Rock (7.1 mi), Culloden (9.2 mi), Milton (11 mi), Hurricane (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023