City

Bob White, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥234Population
💰$47,938Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂69.0Median Age
🏠$79,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓5.3%College Grads▼ 86% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.5% Female 61.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
6%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
18%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age69.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
College Grads5.3% ▼ 86% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
HS Graduate51 (38.9%)
Some College67 (51.1%)
Associates6 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree7 (5.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 51.1%Associates: 4.6%Graduate: 5.3%Edu
HS Grad38.9%
Some College51.1%
Associates4.6%
Graduate5.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.5%Renter: 2.5%Tenure
Owner97.5%
Renter2.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,938 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$79,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units190
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
63%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Bob White, WV

Bob White is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 234 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 69 years.

Economically, Bob White is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,938 is below the national average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bob White is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bob White is less-educated. 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bob White
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25028 234 $47,938 $79,100 5.3% 5.3% 97.5%