City

Handley, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥413Population
💰$72,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$51,300Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓4.7%College Grads▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.9% Female 34.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Black: 3.9%Race
White96.1%
Black3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
21%
5–17
5%
18–24
13%
25–44
10%
45–64
33%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads4.7% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (4.7%)
HS Graduate153 (79.3%)
Some College9 (4.7%)
Associates13 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree9 (4.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 79.3%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 6.7%Graduate: 4.7%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad79.3%
Some College4.7%
Associates6.7%
Graduate4.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.8%Renter: 6.2%Tenure
Owner93.8%
Renter6.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$51,300 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units156
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
40%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
51%
About Handley, WV

Handley is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 413 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Handley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,750 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Handley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $51,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Handley is less-educated. 4.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Handley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25102 413 $72,750 $51,300 0.0% 4.7% 93.8%