City

Flatwoods, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Braxton County  ·  West Virginia

👥920Population
💰$40,398Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓19.1%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊15.9%Unemployment▲ 225% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Other: 6.1%Race
White93.9%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads19.1% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment15.9% ▲ 225% above avg
HS Graduate355 (62.1%)
Some College33 (5.8%)
Associates75 (13.1%)
Bachelors57 (10%)
Graduate Degree52 (9.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.1%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
HS Grad62.1%
Some College5.8%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,398 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units392
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
53%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Flatwoods, WV

Flatwoods is a city in West Virginia, located in Braxton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 920 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Flatwoods is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,398 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Flatwoods is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $711 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Flatwoods is less-educated. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Flatwoods
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26621 920 $40,398 $112,500 $711 15.9% 19.1% 73.5%