City

Ansted, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,317Population
💰$50,417Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$73,000Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
13%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma20 (2.2%)
HS Graduate410 (46.1%)
Some College151 (17%)
Associates67 (7.5%)
Bachelors112 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree129 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 17%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College17.0%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
47%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,417 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$73,000 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units724
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Ansted, WV

Ansted is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,317 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Ansted is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,417 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ansted is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ansted is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ansted
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25812 1,317 $50,417 $73,000 $725 5.1% 27.1% 76.4%