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Kingwood, WV
City in Preston County, West Virginia.
Population
2,973
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,223
ZIP codes
0
Kingwood and its ZIP codes
Kingwood at a glance
- Kingwood is about 17 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $71,154 a year, 19% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,000 and median rent is $664 a month.
Local data for Kingwood, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kingwood, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,154
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$162,000
Median rent
$664/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (474), Irish Americans (175), Scottish Americans (159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Preston County. PPP loans are for Kingwood.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,547
7,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $6,941 per person
How people get to work
Kingwood, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kingwood, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 18°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kingwood, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Kingwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlbrightTown | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| TunneltonTown | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| ReedsvilleTown | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ArthurdaleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5 |
| Terra AltaTown | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| MasontownTown | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| RowlesburgTown | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| NewburgTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Hutton, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| AuroraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Crellin, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Bruceton MillsTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BrandonvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BrookhavenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| Oakland, MDTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Cheat LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 14.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kingwood, WV in?
- Kingwood is in Preston County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Kingwood, WV?
- About 2,973 people live in Kingwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kingwood?
- Nearby places include Albright (2.7 mi), Tunnelton (6.5 mi), Reedsville (6.8 mi), Arthurdale (7.4 mi), Terra Alta (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023