City

Canvas, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Nicholas County  ·  West Virginia

👥645Population
🎂54.8Median Age
🏠$160,000Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.6% Female 59.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
25–44
7%
45–64
41%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
HS Graduate278 (55.8%)
Some College14 (2.8%)
Associates44 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree162 (32.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.8%Some College: 2.8%Associates: 8.8%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
HS Grad55.8%
Some College2.8%
Associates8.8%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
31%

Financials

Median Home Value$160,000 ▼ 43% below avg
Total Housing Units380
Vacant Units137

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
31%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Canvas, WV

Canvas is a city in West Virginia, located in Nicholas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 645 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.8 years.

The real estate market in Canvas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canvas is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Canvas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.