City

Flat Top, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  West Virginia

👥555Population
💰$59,750Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂25.6Median Age
🏠$146,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
27%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.6 yrs
Avg HH Size4.44
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate30 (13.3%)
Some College59 (26.2%)
Associates55 (24.4%)
Bachelors27 (12%)
Graduate Degree54 (24%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.3%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 24.4%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 24%Edu
HS Grad13.3%
Some College26.2%
Associates24.4%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,750 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$146,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units252
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
35%
2000+
52%
About Flat Top, WV

Flat Top is a city in West Virginia, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 555 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.6 years.

Economically, Flat Top is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,750 is below the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Flat Top is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Flat Top is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Flat Top
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25841 555 $59,750 $146,600 0.0% 36.0% 100.0%