City

Friendly, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Tyler County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,109Population
💰$50,893Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$165,000Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊16.2%Unemployment▲ 231% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.2%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment16.2% ▲ 231% above avg
HS Graduate367 (48%)
Some College59 (7.7%)
Associates45 (5.9%)
Bachelors124 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree169 (22.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 48%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 5.9%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
HS Grad48.0%
Some College7.7%
Associates5.9%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
18%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,893 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$165,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units642
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Friendly, WV

Friendly is a city in West Virginia, located in Tyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,109 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Friendly is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,893 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Friendly is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Friendly is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Friendly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26146 1,109 $50,893 $165,000 $850 16.2% 38.4% 76.7%