City

Bruceton Mills, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥8,390Population
💰$80,938Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$203,300Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.0% Female 36.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.7%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 24.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White66.7%
Hispanic5.8%
Black24.7%
Asian0.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
41%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma84 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,652 (44.1%)
Some College1,228 (20.4%)
Associates638 (10.6%)
Bachelors288 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree1,119 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College20.4%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,938 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,300 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units2,521
Vacant Units308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Bruceton Mills, WV

Bruceton Mills is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,390 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Bruceton Mills is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,938 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bruceton Mills is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $826 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bruceton Mills is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.66%).

Bruceton Mills, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Bruceton Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26525 8,390 $80,938 $203,300 $826 5.2% 23.4% 87.7%