City

Bradshaw, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,825Population
💰$26,295Median HH Income▼ 66% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🏠$50,100Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓5.4%College Grads▼ 86% below avg
📊33.6%Unemployment▲ 587% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.5%
Black0.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
40%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
18%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads5.4% ▼ 86% below avg
Unemployment33.6% ▲ 587% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate399 (51.2%)
Some College151 (19.4%)
Associates184 (23.6%)
Bachelors5 (0.6%)
Graduate Degree37 (4.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 23.6%Bachelors: 0.6%Graduate: 4.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad51.2%
Some College19.4%
Associates23.6%
Bachelors0.6%
Graduate4.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
49%
$200k–$300k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$26,295 ▼ 66% below avg
Median Home Value$50,100 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$538/mo
Total Housing Units720
Vacant Units137

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
57%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
64%
About Bradshaw, WV

Bradshaw is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,825 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, Bradshaw is a lower-income community. The median household income of $26,295 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 33.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bradshaw is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $538 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bradshaw is less-educated. 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bradshaw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24817 1,825 $26,295 $50,100 $538 33.6% 5.4% 84.1%