City

Duck, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,581Population
💰$44,471Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$108,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓13.7%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊13.1%Unemployment▲ 168% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Other: 5.4%Race
White92.2%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
22%
25–44
7%
45–64
35%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads13.7% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment13.1% ▲ 168% above avg
HS Graduate424 (47.1%)
Some College181 (20.1%)
Associates172 (19.1%)
Bachelors20 (2.2%)
Graduate Degree103 (11.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 2.2%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
HS Grad47.1%
Some College20.1%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors2.2%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,471 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$108,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units796
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Duck, WV

Duck is a city in West Virginia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,581 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Duck is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,471 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Duck is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Duck is less-educated. 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Duck
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25063 1,581 $44,471 $108,500 13.1% 13.7% 84.8%