City

Ashton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  West Virginia

👥654Population
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$70,400Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓10.3%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
44%
25–44
46%
45–64
2%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty79.8% ▲ 698% above avg
College Grads10.3% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate123 (34.2%)
Some College18 (5%)
Associates182 (50.6%)
Bachelors31 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree6 (1.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 5%Associates: 50.6%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 1.7%Edu
HS Grad34.2%
Some College5.0%
Associates50.6%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate1.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
69%
$200k–$300k
9%

Financials

Median Home Value$70,400 ▼ 75% below avg
Total Housing Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
40%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Ashton, WV

Ashton is a city in West Virginia, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 654 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

The real estate market in Ashton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashton is less-educated. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.