County

Pleasants County, WV

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  West Virginia

👥6,903Population
💰$61,525Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$125,035Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.6%Other: 2%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,007 (44.3%)
Some College871 (19.2%)
Associates484 (10.7%)
Bachelors422 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree710 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College19.2%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,525 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$125,035 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units2,915
Vacant Units446

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Pleasants County, WV

Pleasants County is located in West Virginia and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,903 residents. With a median age of 43.55, it is a middle-aged county.

Pleasants County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,524 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is near the national average.

Housing in Pleasants County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $125,035 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $717. Homeownership rates are high at 82.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pleasants County are primarily White (93.82%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Pleasants County, WV is a solidly middle-class area in West Virginia. The 2 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 Codes in Pleasants County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
26134 Belmont 750 $57,692 $116,300 $608 7.0% 26.5%
26170 Saint Marys 6,153 $61,992 $126,100 $731 4.2% 24.8%

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