City

Barboursville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Cabell County  ·  West Virginia

👥12,197Population
💰$59,577Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$181,000Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓43.1%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.4%
Asian1.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads43.1% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,575 (32.8%)
Some College661 (8.4%)
Associates1,188 (15.1%)
Bachelors791 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree2,593 (33%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 33%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College8.4%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,577 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$181,000 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$885/mo
Total Housing Units5,492
Vacant Units662

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Barboursville, WV

Barboursville is a city in West Virginia, located in Cabell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,197 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Barboursville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,577 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Barboursville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $885 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barboursville is well-educated. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barboursville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25504 12,197 $59,577 $181,000 $885 3.2% 43.1% 78.9%