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Lubeck, WV
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia.
Population
1,495
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
351
ZIP codes
0
Lubeck and its ZIP codes
Lubeck at a glance
- Lubeck is about 4.7 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,171, 19% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,700 (46% above West Virginia) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Lubeck, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lubeck, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,171
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$236,700
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
88.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
53.3
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (345), German Americans (141), Italian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Lubeck.
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
How people get to work
Lubeck, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lubeck, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
87° / 24°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lubeck, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Lubeck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlennerhassettCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 5 |
| WashingtonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Belpre, OHCity | 4.4 mi | 3.5 |
| ParkersburgCity | 4.5 mi | 11.8 |
| Little Hocking, OHCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MineralwellsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Hockingport, OHCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ViennaCity | 8.3 mi | 4 |
| North HillsTown | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| KanawhaCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| Coolville, OHVillage | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| Vincent, OHCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BoazCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| Tuppers Plains, OHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lubeck, WV in?
- Lubeck is in Wood County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Lubeck, WV?
- About 1,495 people live in Lubeck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lubeck?
- Nearby places include Blennerhassett (1.9 mi), Washington (2.7 mi), Belpre, OH (4.4 mi), Parkersburg (4.5 mi), Little Hocking, OH (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023