City

East Lynn, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,197Population
💰$37,672Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$91,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 131% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White96.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
17%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 131% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (8.3%)
HS Graduate284 (42.8%)
Some College24 (3.6%)
Associates165 (24.8%)
Bachelors38 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree98 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 8.3%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS8.3%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College3.6%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,672 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$91,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units671
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
18%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About East Lynn, WV

East Lynn is a city in West Virginia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,197 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, East Lynn is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,672 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in East Lynn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Lynn is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Lynn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25512 1,197 $37,672 $91,800 $698 11.3% 20.5% 78.4%