City

Follansbee, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Brooke County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,727Population
💰$56,713Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$130,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0%Other: 3.3%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,461 (35.7%)
Some College683 (16.7%)
Associates600 (14.6%)
Bachelors434 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree904 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College16.7%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,713 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$130,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$623/mo
Total Housing Units2,993
Vacant Units320

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Follansbee, WV

Follansbee is a city in West Virginia, located in Brooke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,727 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Follansbee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,713 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Follansbee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $623 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Follansbee is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Follansbee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26037 5,727 $56,713 $130,800 $623 3.9% 32.7% 69.4%