City

Elbert, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥71Population
💰$39,038Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂60.5Median Age
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.8% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 2.8%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic2.8%

Age Breakdown

18–24
34%
25–44
6%
45–64
31%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty50.7% ▲ 407% above avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate13 (31.7%)
Some College11 (26.8%)
Associates6 (14.6%)
Bachelors2 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree9 (22%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 26.8%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 22%Edu
HS Grad31.7%
Some College26.8%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
59%
$100k–$150k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,038 ▼ 49% below avg
Total Housing Units84
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
37%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
85%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
6%
2000+
94%
About Elbert, WV

Elbert is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 71 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.5 years.

Economically, Elbert is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,038 is below the national average. Approximately 50.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Elbert is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elbert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24830 71 $39,038 0.0% 26.8% 100.0%