City

Glenville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Gilmer County  ·  West Virginia

👥4,635Population
💰$50,865Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$87,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 66.2% Female 33.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.4%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 22.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White68.4%
Hispanic5.7%
Black22.7%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
16%
25–44
32%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,131 (41.6%)
Some College620 (22.8%)
Associates275 (10.1%)
Bachelors92 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree594 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 22.8%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College22.8%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,865 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$87,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$866/mo
Total Housing Units1,438
Vacant Units345

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Glenville, WV

Glenville is a city in West Virginia, located in Gilmer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,635 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Glenville is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,865 is below the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Glenville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $866 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glenville is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Glenville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26351 4,635 $50,865 $87,300 $866 8.2% 25.2% 66.8%