City

Gap Mills, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,077Population
💰$57,209Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$116,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓15.3%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.8% Female 40.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 7.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Black7.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads15.3% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate326 (57.9%)
Some College87 (15.5%)
Associates64 (11.4%)
Bachelors37 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree49 (8.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 57.9%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
HS Grad57.9%
Some College15.5%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
44%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,209 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$116,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$722/mo
Total Housing Units755
Vacant Units376

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
42%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
52%
About Gap Mills, WV

Gap Mills is a city in West Virginia, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,077 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Gap Mills is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,209 is below the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gap Mills is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $722 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gap Mills is less-educated. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gap Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24941 1,077 $57,209 $116,100 $722 3.2% 15.3% 84.7%