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Middleway, WV
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Population
479
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
427
ZIP codes
0
Middleway and its ZIP codes
Middleway at a glance
- Middleway is about 5.8 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Middleway.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,562
17,136 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,542
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$702M
FY 2026, $12,167 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Middleway, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
807
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
163
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Middleway, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Middleway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Charles TownCity | 4.9 mi | 5.9 |
| InwoodCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Brucetown, VACensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| RansonCorporation | 6.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Shenandoah JunctionCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| Berryville, VATown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| ShannondaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| MartinsburgCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| BolivarTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ShepherdstownTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Harpers FerryTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Shenandoah Retreat, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Dargan, MDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Winchester, VACity | 14 mi | 9.2 |
| Sandy Hook, MDCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Antietam, MDCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Middleway, WV in?
- Middleway is in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Middleway, WV?
- About 479 people live in Middleway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Middleway?
- Nearby places include Charles Town (4.9 mi), Inwood (5.3 mi), Brucetown, VA (5.7 mi), Ranson (6.1 mi), Shenandoah Junction (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023