City

Eskdale, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥891Population
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$28,600Median Home Value▼ 90% below avg
🎓3.3%College Grads▼ 92% below avg
📊32.1%Unemployment▲ 556% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.6% Female 38.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Other: 1%Race
White99.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
38%
25–44
33%
45–64
5%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty51.6% ▲ 416% above avg
College Grads3.3% ▼ 92% below avg
Unemployment32.1% ▲ 556% above avg
HS Graduate270 (68.4%)
Some College112 (28.4%)
Graduate Degree13 (3.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.4%Some College: 28.4%Graduate: 3.3%Edu
HS Grad68.4%
Some College28.4%
Graduate3.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 36%Renter: 64%Tenure
Owner36.0%
Renter64.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
83%
$50k–$100k
8%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median Home Value$28,600 ▼ 90% below avg
Total Housing Units345
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
67%
About Eskdale, WV

Eskdale is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 891 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

The real estate market in Eskdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $28,600, which is well below the national average. At 36.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Eskdale is less-educated. 3.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eskdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.