City

Bickmore, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  West Virginia

👥586Population
💰$31,296Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$54,900Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊18.6%Unemployment▲ 280% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White97.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
35%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty65.7% ▲ 557% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment18.6% ▲ 280% above avg
HS Graduate172 (63.9%)
Some College34 (12.6%)
Bachelors50 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree13 (4.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 63.9%Some College: 12.6%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 4.8%Edu
HS Grad63.9%
Some College12.6%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate4.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,296 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$54,900 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units250
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
4%
Over 45 min
55%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Bickmore, WV

Bickmore is a city in West Virginia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 586 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Bickmore is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,296 is well below the national average. Approximately 65.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bickmore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bickmore is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bickmore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25019 586 $31,296 $54,900 18.6% 23.4% 84.5%