City

Branchland, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,690Population
💰$45,080Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$86,900Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓10.8%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 120% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.8% Female 59.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.0%
Asian0.8%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
28%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads10.8% ▼ 72% below avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 120% above avg
No HS Diploma51 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,408 (45.9%)
Some College855 (27.9%)
Associates424 (13.8%)
Bachelors92 (3%)
Graduate Degree238 (7.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 27.9%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College27.9%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,080 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$86,900 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units2,699
Vacant Units615

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Branchland, WV

Branchland is a city in West Virginia, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,690 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Branchland is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,080 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Branchland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $786 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Branchland is less-educated. 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Branchland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25506 5,690 $45,080 $86,900 $786 10.8% 10.8% 73.2%