City

Foster, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,084Population
💰$93,868Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$165,700Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White99.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty0.9% ▼ 91% below avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate264 (31.5%)
Some College70 (8.4%)
Associates164 (19.6%)
Bachelors299 (35.7%)
Graduate Degree41 (4.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 35.7%Graduate: 4.9%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College8.4%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors35.7%
Graduate4.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,868 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$165,700 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units504
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Foster, WV

Foster is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,084 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Foster is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,868 is above the national average. Approximately 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Foster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Foster is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.35%).

Foster, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Foster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25081 1,084 $93,868 $165,700 2.0% 40.6% 94.7%