City

Genoa, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,328Population
💰$40,781Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$53,500Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊27.5%Unemployment▲ 461% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White99.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
14%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment27.5% ▲ 461% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.5%)
HS Graduate299 (48.9%)
Some College110 (18%)
Associates56 (9.2%)
Bachelors37 (6%)
Graduate Degree101 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 48.9%Some College: 18%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad48.9%
Some College18.0%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.6%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.6%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,781 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$53,500 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units732
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Genoa, WV

Genoa is a city in West Virginia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,328 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Genoa is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,781 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 27.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Genoa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $53,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Genoa is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Genoa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25517 1,328 $40,781 $53,500 $776 27.5% 22.6% 82.6%