City

Brenton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wyoming County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,803Population
💰$45,603Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$81,300Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓8.5%College Grads▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.8% Female 40.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
26%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
22%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads8.5% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate698 (72.7%)
Some College49 (5.1%)
Associates131 (13.6%)
Bachelors82 (8.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 72.7%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 8.5%Edu
HS Grad72.7%
Some College5.1%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors8.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,603 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$81,300 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units670
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
52%
$50k–$75k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Brenton, WV

Brenton is a city in West Virginia, located in Wyoming County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,803 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Brenton is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,603 is below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Brenton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brenton is less-educated. 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24818 1,803 $45,603 $81,300 0.0% 8.5% 81.1%