Shock, WV cityscape

26638

Shock, WV

Total Population
300
Median Household Income
$88,043
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
-$666,666,666

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$88,043
100.1% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
438.1% below state median
Rent
-$666,666,666
112.3% below state median
Median Age
54.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Shock, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 54.4 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 38.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 67% family households.

High remote work adoption with 28.3% working from home.

Poverty rate of 24.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$88,043
+17.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.49 people

Total Households
86
Family Households
67.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Arts,
36.4%
#2 Industry
Retail
33.3%
#3 Industry
Finance
30.3%
Total Employed Residents:33

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
28.3%
13 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:46
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (28.3% work from home)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
61.3%
46 employed
Labor Force
75
29 unemployed
Median Age
54.4 years
Per Capita Income
$19,515
Poverty Rate
24.7%

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