City

Griffithsville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,034Population
💰$57,375Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$95,600Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓13.6%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊10.6%Unemployment▲ 117% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 8.6%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads13.6% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment10.6% ▲ 117% above avg
HS Graduate443 (56.4%)
Some College148 (18.9%)
Associates87 (11.1%)
Bachelors51 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree56 (7.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 56.4%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 7.1%Edu
HS Grad56.4%
Some College18.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate7.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,375 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$95,600 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units405
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
30–45 min
65%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
50%
About Griffithsville, WV

Griffithsville is a city in West Virginia, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,034 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Griffithsville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,375 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Griffithsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Griffithsville is less-educated. 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Griffithsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25521 1,034 $57,375 $95,600 10.6% 13.6% 81.1%