City

Arbovale, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pocahontas County  ·  West Virginia

👥651Population
💰$43,813Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$55,200Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓18.1%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 149% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Other: 16.7%Race
White83.3%
Other16.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
24%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads18.1% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 149% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.8%)
HS Graduate230 (62%)
Some College18 (4.9%)
Associates53 (14.3%)
Bachelors25 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree42 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 62%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad62.0%
Some College4.9%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,813 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$55,200 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units391
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
52%
About Arbovale, WV

Arbovale is a city in West Virginia, located in Pocahontas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 651 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Arbovale is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,813 is below the national average. Approximately 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Arbovale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $55,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arbovale is less-educated. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arbovale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24915 651 $43,813 $55,200 $768 12.2% 18.1% 73.9%