City

Gilbert, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mingo County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,675Population
💰$54,750Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$77,600Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.5% Female 41.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White95.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (2.4%)
HS Graduate471 (51%)
Some College144 (15.6%)
Associates95 (10.3%)
Bachelors106 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree85 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 51%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad51.0%
Some College15.6%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,750 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$77,600 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$781/mo
Total Housing Units1,015
Vacant Units231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Gilbert, WV

Gilbert is a city in West Virginia, located in Mingo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,675 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Gilbert is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,750 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gilbert is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $781 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilbert is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilbert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25621 1,675 $54,750 $77,600 $781 4.3% 20.7% 82.4%