City

Cannelton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥257Population
💰$56,410Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂61.3Median Age
🏠$40,800Median Home Value▼ 85% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊20.2%Unemployment▲ 313% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.0% Female 58.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Black: 35.8%Race
White64.2%
Black35.8%

Age Breakdown

25–44
40%
45–64
40%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.74
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment20.2% ▲ 313% above avg
HS Graduate190 (73.9%)
Bachelors67 (26.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 73.9%Bachelors: 26.1%Edu
HS Grad73.9%
Bachelors26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.7%Renter: 45.3%Tenure
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
88%
$50k–$100k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,410 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$40,800 ▼ 85% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units159
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
64%
$75k–$100k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
49%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
18%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
53%
About Cannelton, WV

Cannelton is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 257 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.3 years.

Economically, Cannelton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,410 is below the national average. The unemployment rate is 20.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cannelton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $40,800, which is well below the national average.

The population of Cannelton is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cannelton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25036 257 $56,410 $40,800 20.2% 26.1% 54.7%