City

Gallagher, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥381Population
💰$30,660Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$57,400Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓9.6%College Grads▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 12.6%Black: 0.5%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic12.6%
Black0.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
35%
18–24
2%
25–44
8%
45–64
36%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads9.6% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate97 (49.2%)
Some College45 (22.8%)
Associates36 (18.3%)
Bachelors3 (1.5%)
Graduate Degree16 (8.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 22.8%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 1.5%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
HS Grad49.2%
Some College22.8%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors1.5%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
79%
$150k–$200k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,660 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$57,400 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
45%
$50k–$75k
12%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Gallagher, WV

Gallagher is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 381 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Gallagher is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,660 is well below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gallagher is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $57,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gallagher is less-educated. 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gallagher
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25083 381 $30,660 $57,400 0.0% 9.6% 91.3%