City

Heaters, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Braxton County  ·  West Virginia

👥376Population
💰$62,656Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$196,900Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓15.3%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊29.4%Unemployment▲ 500% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.3% Female 57.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
48%
45–64
19%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size5.61
Below Poverty45.0% ▲ 350% above avg
College Grads15.3% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment29.4% ▲ 500% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (12.2%)
HS Graduate107 (46.7%)
Some College39 (17%)
Associates20 (8.7%)
Bachelors27 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree8 (3.5%)

Education

No HS: 12.2%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 17%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 3.5%Edu
No HS12.2%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College17.0%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate3.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.7%Renter: 37.3%Tenure
Owner62.7%
Renter37.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,656 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$196,900 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units67

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
43%
$75k–$100k
12%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Walked
49%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
40%
2000+
50%
About Heaters, WV

Heaters is a city in West Virginia, located in Braxton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 376 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Heaters is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,656 is below the national average. Approximately 45.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 29.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Heaters is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 62.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Heaters is less-educated. 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Heaters
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26627 376 $62,656 $196,900 29.4% 15.3% 62.7%