City

Costa, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥216Population
💰$63,491Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$81,700Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓16.4%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊65.2%Unemployment▲ 1233% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.3% Female 34.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Other: 4.2%Race
White95.8%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
18%
25–44
33%
45–64
15%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads16.4% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment65.2% ▲ 1233% above avg
HS Graduate125 (70.6%)
Some College23 (13%)
Graduate Degree29 (16.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 70.6%Some College: 13%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
HS Grad70.6%
Some College13.0%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
31%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,491 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$81,700 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$50k–$75k
51%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
50%
Walked
50%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
2000+
70%
About Costa, WV

Costa is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 216 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Costa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,491 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 65.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Costa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Costa is less-educated. 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Costa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25051 216 $63,491 $81,700 65.2% 16.4% 100.0%