City

Gassaway, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Braxton County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,169Population
💰$38,770Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$89,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊13.1%Unemployment▲ 168% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 3%Other: 8.6%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black3.0%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment13.1% ▲ 168% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate803 (54.7%)
Some College226 (15.4%)
Associates117 (8%)
Bachelors64 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree249 (17%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 54.7%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad54.7%
Some College15.4%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,770 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$89,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$436/mo
Total Housing Units1,339
Vacant Units325

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Gassaway, WV

Gassaway is a city in West Virginia, located in Braxton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,169 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Gassaway is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,770 is below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gassaway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $436 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gassaway is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gassaway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26624 2,169 $38,770 $89,100 $436 13.1% 21.3% 71.9%