City

Dunbar, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥9,182Population
💰$52,708Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$117,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.6%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 16.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 6.3%Race
White71.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Black16.3%
Asian1.1%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
14%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,895 (31.4%)
Some College730 (12.1%)
Associates979 (16.2%)
Bachelors482 (8%)
Graduate Degree1,911 (31.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.9%Renter: 39.1%Tenure
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,708 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$117,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units5,058
Vacant Units662

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Dunbar, WV

Dunbar is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,182 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Dunbar is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,708 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dunbar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunbar is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunbar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25064 9,182 $52,708 $117,700 $902 2.7% 39.6% 60.9%