City

Fort Ashby, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mineral County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,020Population
💰$47,011Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$197,900Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.9% Female 56.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.4%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
7%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
HS Graduate952 (65.3%)
Some College60 (4.1%)
Associates144 (9.9%)
Bachelors84 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree217 (14.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 65.3%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
HS Grad65.3%
Some College4.1%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,011 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$197,900 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units1,032
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Fort Ashby, WV

Fort Ashby is a city in West Virginia, located in Mineral County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,020 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Fort Ashby is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,011 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Ashby is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Ashby is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Ashby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26719 2,020 $47,011 $197,900 $775 6.4% 20.7% 79.3%