City

Glasgow, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥840Population
💰$51,196Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂51.9Median Age
🏠$98,100Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.0%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.7%)
HS Graduate260 (48%)
Some College43 (7.9%)
Associates80 (14.8%)
Bachelors72 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree78 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 48%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad48.0%
Some College7.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,196 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$98,100 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$894/mo
Total Housing Units351
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Glasgow, WV

Glasgow is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 840 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.9 years.

Economically, Glasgow is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,196 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Glasgow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $894 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glasgow is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glasgow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25086 840 $51,196 $98,100 $894 9.3% 27.7% 82.3%