City

Avondale, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥310Population
💰$61,895Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$164,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 31.0% Female 69.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
10%
45–64
90%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.62
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 19% below avg
HS Graduate72 (25.5%)
Some College48 (17%)
Associates73 (25.9%)
Graduate Degree89 (31.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 17%Associates: 25.9%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
HS Grad25.5%
Some College17.0%
Associates25.9%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
37%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,895 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$164,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units231
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
33%
$150k–$200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Avondale, WV

Avondale is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 310 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Avondale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,895 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Avondale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Avondale is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Avondale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24811 310 $61,895 $164,300 0.0% 31.6% 62.8%