City

Gauley Bridge, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥620Population
💰$29,207Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$96,300Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White97.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
43%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty22.6% ▲ 126% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
HS Graduate173 (43%)
Some College57 (14.2%)
Associates53 (13.2%)
Bachelors51 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree68 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 43%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad43.0%
Some College14.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
27%
$200k–$300k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,207 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$96,300 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units375
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
65%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
4%
2000+
65%
About Gauley Bridge, WV

Gauley Bridge is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 620 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Gauley Bridge is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,207 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gauley Bridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gauley Bridge is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gauley Bridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25085 620 $29,207 $96,300 $800 5.4% 29.6% 76.6%