City

Elkview, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥11,243Population
💰$65,397Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$159,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate2,886 (39%)
Some College1,076 (14.5%)
Associates781 (10.6%)
Bachelors653 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree2,000 (27%)

Education

HS Grad: 39%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 27%Edu
HS Grad39.0%
Some College14.5%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,397 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$159,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units5,078
Vacant Units617

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Elkview, WV

Elkview is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,243 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Elkview is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,397 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elkview is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkview is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elkview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25071 11,243 $65,397 $159,100 $750 2.8% 35.9% 72.9%