City

Boomer, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥622Population
💰$38,032Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$84,800Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.7% Female 38.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 26.7%Race
White69.0%
Hispanic2.7%
Black26.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
25–44
30%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.57
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
HS Graduate191 (36.7%)
Some College107 (20.6%)
Associates108 (20.8%)
Bachelors67 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree47 (9%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 9%Edu
HS Grad36.7%
Some College20.6%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate9.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.9%Renter: 49.1%Tenure
Owner50.9%
Renter49.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
56%
$100k–$150k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,032 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$84,800 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$533/mo
Total Housing Units492
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
30%
$100k–$150k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Boomer, WV

Boomer is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 622 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Boomer is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,032 is well below the national average. Approximately 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Boomer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $533 per month.

The population of Boomer is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boomer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25031 622 $38,032 $84,800 $533 6.9% 21.9% 50.9%