City

Anawalt, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥645Population
💰$40,000Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$29,400Median Home Value▼ 89% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (5.5%)
HS Graduate161 (46.4%)
Some College57 (16.4%)
Associates49 (14.1%)
Bachelors25 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree36 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College16.4%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
63%
$50k–$100k
33%
$150k–$200k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$29,400 ▼ 89% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units432
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
28%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Anawalt, WV

Anawalt is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 645 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Anawalt is a lower-income community. The median household income of $40,000 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Anawalt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $29,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anawalt is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Anawalt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24808 645 $40,000 $29,400 1.0% 17.6% 81.8%