Median Age by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — West Virginia

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The northern panhandle and north-central regions of West Virginia skew notably younger, with several zip codes displaying median ages in the low-to-mid 30s, likely influenced by the presence of university towns such as Morgantown. In contrast, the southern coalfield counties and portions of the eastern panhandle exhibit consistently higher median ages—frequently exceeding 50—reflecting long-term population aging driven by outmigration of younger residents. Scattered pockets of very low median ages (under 25, shown in deep purple) correspond to zip codes dominated by college campuses or institutional populations, particularly visible near Morgantown and in the southern tier near Athens.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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