City

Davy, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥642Population
💰$21,840Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$44,600Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓0.9%College Grads▼ 98% below avg
📊15.7%Unemployment▲ 220% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 4.5%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty34.9% ▲ 249% above avg
College Grads0.9% ▼ 98% below avg
Unemployment15.7% ▲ 220% above avg
HS Graduate198 (56.4%)
Some College102 (29.1%)
Associates48 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree3 (0.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.4%Some College: 29.1%Associates: 13.7%Graduate: 0.9%Edu
HS Grad56.4%
Some College29.1%
Associates13.7%
Graduate0.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.2%Renter: 3.8%Tenure
Owner96.2%
Renter3.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
64%
$50k–$100k
6%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$21,840 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$44,600 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units358
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
55%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Davy, WV

Davy is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 642 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Davy is a lower-income community. The median household income of $21,840 is well below the national average. Approximately 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Davy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $44,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Davy is less-educated. 0.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Davy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24828 642 $21,840 $44,600 15.7% 0.9% 96.2%