City

Elkhorn, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥409Population
💰$60,074Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$45,800Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓12.6%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 29.1% Female 70.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.6%Black: 13.2%Asian: 2.2%Other: 20.1%Race
White64.6%
Black13.2%
Asian2.2%
Other20.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
31%
25–44
37%
45–64
17%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size4.70
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads12.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate187 (75.7%)
Associates29 (11.7%)
Bachelors31 (12.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 75.7%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Edu
HS Grad75.7%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,074 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$45,800 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units124
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
45%
$75k–$100k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
50%
Work From Home
50%

Commute Time

15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
67%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
2000+
66%
About Elkhorn, WV

Elkhorn is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 409 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Elkhorn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,074 is below the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Elkhorn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $45,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkhorn is less-educated. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (64.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elkhorn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24831 409 $60,074 $45,800 0.0% 12.6% 100.0%