City

Folsom, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wetzel County  ·  West Virginia

👥281Population
🎂55.7Median Age
🏠$73,200Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓12.6%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 36.7% Female 63.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
21%
65+
36%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads12.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate43 (28.5%)
Some College20 (13.2%)
Associates69 (45.7%)
Bachelors19 (12.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 45.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Edu
HS Grad28.5%
Some College13.2%
Associates45.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
55%
$100k–$150k
13%

Financials

Median Home Value$73,200 ▼ 74% below avg
Total Housing Units176
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
57%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
31%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Folsom, WV

Folsom is a city in West Virginia, located in Wetzel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 281 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.7 years.

The real estate market in Folsom is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Folsom is less-educated. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

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