City

Alderson, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenbrier County  ·  West Virginia

👥4,556Population
💰$41,071Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$118,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.4% Female 62.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 4.3%Other: 4%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black4.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma56 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,273 (43%)
Some College591 (20%)
Associates378 (12.8%)
Bachelors154 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree510 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 20%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College20.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,071 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$118,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units1,941
Vacant Units391

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Alderson, WV

Alderson is a city in West Virginia, located in Greenbrier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,556 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Alderson is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,071 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Alderson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alderson is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.95%).

Alderson, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Alderson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24910 4,556 $41,071 $118,700 $806 6.7% 22.4% 77.4%