City

Dunlow, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  West Virginia

👥835Population
💰$40,000Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂57.4Median Age
🏠$130,500Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓11.5%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
46%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads11.5% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma80 (14.6%)
HS Graduate270 (49.4%)
Some College66 (12.1%)
Associates68 (12.4%)
Bachelors42 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree21 (3.8%)

Education

No HS: 14.6%HS Grad: 49.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 3.8%Edu
No HS14.6%
HS Grad49.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate3.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$130,500 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units455
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

30–45 min
85%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
68%
About Dunlow, WV

Dunlow is a city in West Virginia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 835 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.4 years.

Economically, Dunlow is a lower-income community. The median household income of $40,000 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dunlow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunlow is less-educated. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunlow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25511 835 $40,000 $130,500 5.0% 11.5% 87.3%