City

Hernshaw, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥375Population
💰$64,023Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂62.3Median Age
🏠$68,000Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
2%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
HS Graduate155 (66%)
Some College6 (2.6%)
Bachelors38 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree36 (15.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 66%Some College: 2.6%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
HS Grad66.0%
Some College2.6%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.3%Renter: 3.7%Tenure
Owner96.3%
Renter3.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
18%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,023 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$68,000 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units281
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
50%
About Hernshaw, WV

Hernshaw is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 375 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.3 years.

Economically, Hernshaw is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,023 is below the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Hernshaw is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hernshaw is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hernshaw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25107 375 $64,023 $68,000 0.0% 31.5% 96.3%