City

Four States, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  West Virginia

👥452Population
💰$45,750Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂19.5Median Age
🏠$54,500Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓7.7%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.6% Female 58.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White98.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
32%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.5 yrs
Avg HH Size4.48
Below Poverty79.0% ▲ 690% above avg
College Grads7.7% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.8%)
HS Graduate75 (44.1%)
Some College63 (37.1%)
Associates16 (9.4%)
Bachelors13 (7.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 37.1%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 7.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College37.1%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.5%Renter: 50.5%Tenure
Owner49.5%
Renter50.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,750 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$54,500 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,117/mo
Total Housing Units169
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
63%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
29%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
50%
About Four States, WV

Four States is a city in West Virginia, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 452 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 19.5 years.

Economically, Four States is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,750 is below the national average. Approximately 79.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Four States is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,117 per month.

The population of Four States is less-educated. 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Four States
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26572 452 $45,750 $54,500 $1,117 2.1% 7.7% 49.5%