City

Grafton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  West Virginia

👥10,101Population
💰$55,250Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$129,300Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma32 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,002 (43.7%)
Some College1,212 (17.6%)
Associates858 (12.5%)
Bachelors645 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,125 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College17.6%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,250 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$129,300 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$472/mo
Total Housing Units4,678
Vacant Units622

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Grafton, WV

Grafton is a city in West Virginia, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,101 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Grafton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,250 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Grafton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $472 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grafton is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grafton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26354 10,101 $55,250 $129,300 $472 8.3% 25.8% 85.1%