City

Exchange, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Braxton County  ·  West Virginia

👥562Population
💰$33,750Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$106,500Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓11.6%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White97.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
18–24
15%
25–44
16%
45–64
38%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty25.6% ▲ 156% above avg
College Grads11.6% ▼ 70% below avg
HS Graduate264 (71.4%)
Some College34 (9.2%)
Associates29 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree43 (11.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 71.4%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 7.8%Graduate: 11.6%Edu
HS Grad71.4%
Some College9.2%
Associates7.8%
Graduate11.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
55%
$150k–$200k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,750 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$106,500 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units250
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
56%
$50k–$75k
4%
$100k–$150k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
65%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
25%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Exchange, WV

Exchange is a city in West Virginia, located in Braxton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 562 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Exchange is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Exchange is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Exchange is less-educated. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Exchange
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26619 562 $33,750 $106,500 0.0% 11.6% 85.3%