City

Hillsboro, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pocahontas County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,019Population
💰$63,583Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$173,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.7% Female 38.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Black: 0.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White99.0%
Black0.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate344 (44.4%)
Some College127 (16.4%)
Associates70 (9%)
Bachelors48 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree185 (23.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
HS Grad44.4%
Some College16.4%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,583 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$173,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units721
Vacant Units380

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
50%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Hillsboro, WV

Hillsboro is a city in West Virginia, located in Pocahontas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,019 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Hillsboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,583 is below the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hillsboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillsboro is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hillsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24946 1,019 $63,583 $173,600 4.6% 30.1% 93.0%