City

Hamlin, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,704Population
💰$58,056Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$130,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0%Other: 0.5%Race
White98.3%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate647 (45.4%)
Some College319 (22.4%)
Associates132 (9.3%)
Bachelors115 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree207 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 22.4%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College22.4%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,056 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$130,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$689/mo
Total Housing Units1,168
Vacant Units312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
51%
About Hamlin, WV

Hamlin is a city in West Virginia, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,704 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Hamlin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,056 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamlin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $689 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamlin is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hamlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25523 2,704 $58,056 $130,400 $689 2.8% 22.6% 67.9%