City

Alma, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Tyler County  ·  West Virginia

👥705Population
💰$65,813Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$79,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.4% Female 58.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Other: 4%Race
White96.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
42%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (6.3%)
HS Graduate214 (39.3%)
Some College82 (15.1%)
Associates81 (14.9%)
Bachelors51 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree82 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College15.1%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.6%Renter: 3.5%Tenure
Owner96.6%
Renter3.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,813 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$79,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units477
Vacant Units158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About Alma, WV

Alma is a city in West Virginia, located in Tyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 705 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Alma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,813 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alma is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26320 705 $65,813 $79,100 4.3% 24.5% 96.6%