Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 26.1% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.8% ▲ 121% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,907 (44.1%) |
| Some College | 891 (20.6%) |
| Associates | 390 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 184 (4.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 945 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,085 ▼ 28% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,413 ▼ 67% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $866/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,060 |
| Vacant Units | 874 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Gilmer County is located in West Virginia and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,283 residents. With a median age of 42.07, it is a middle-aged county.
Gilmer County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,084 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.8%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 10.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Gilmer County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $92,413 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $866. Homeownership rates are high at 74.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Gilmer County are primarily White (77.98%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Gilmer County, WV is a solidly middle-class area in West Virginia. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26611 | Cedarville | 179 | $63,170 | $94,100 | — | 0.0% | 7.0% |
| 26342 | Coxs Mills | 564 | $46,563 | — | — | 0.0% | 50.8% |
| 26351 | Glenville | 4,635 | $50,865 | $87,300 | $866 | 8.2% | 25.2% |
| 25267 | Normantown | 417 | $46,250 | — | — | 0.0% | 19.6% |
| 26638 | Shock | 307 | $92,083 | $50,800 | — | 35.3% | 21.9% |
| 26443 | Troy | 359 | $97,546 | — | — | 0.0% | 18.9% |