City

Craigsville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Nicholas County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,257Population
💰$30,757Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$97,300Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian1.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
7%
18–24
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate703 (47.1%)
Some College241 (16.1%)
Associates81 (5.4%)
Bachelors146 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree322 (21.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 5.4%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
HS Grad47.1%
Some College16.1%
Associates5.4%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,757 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$97,300 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$607/mo
Total Housing Units1,405
Vacant Units357

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Craigsville, WV

Craigsville is a city in West Virginia, located in Nicholas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,257 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Craigsville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,757 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Craigsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $607 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Craigsville is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Craigsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26205 2,257 $30,757 $97,300 $607 2.4% 31.4% 73.7%