City

Hiawatha, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  West Virginia

👥57Population
💰$43,000Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂60.4Median Age
🎓12.5%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.9% Female 35.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
28%
45–64
58%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
College Grads12.5% ▼ 68% below avg
Some College28 (87.5%)
Bachelors4 (12.5%)

Education

Some College: 87.5%Bachelors: 12.5%Edu
Some College87.5%
Bachelors12.5%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
63%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,000 ▼ 44% below avg
Total Housing Units114
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
43%
2000+
57%
About Hiawatha, WV

Hiawatha is a city in West Virginia, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 57 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.4 years.

Economically, Hiawatha is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,000 is below the national average.

The population of Hiawatha is less-educated. 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hiawatha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24729 57 $43,000 0.0% 12.5% 100.0%