City

Hilltop, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥368Population
💰$28,491Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🎓10.0%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
📊23.7%Unemployment▲ 385% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.9% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White96.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
3%
18–24
9%
25–44
13%
45–64
45%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads10.0% ▼ 74% below avg
Unemployment23.7% ▲ 385% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (6.6%)
HS Graduate200 (66.4%)
Some College37 (12.3%)
Associates14 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree30 (10%)

Education

No HS: 6.6%HS Grad: 66.4%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 4.7%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS6.6%
HS Grad66.4%
Some College12.3%
Associates4.7%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
63%
$150k–$200k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,491 ▼ 63% below avg
Total Housing Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
31%
Walked
35%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
24%
2000+
67%
About Hilltop, WV

Hilltop is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 368 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Hilltop is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,491 is well below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.7%, more than double the national average.

The population of Hilltop is less-educated. 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hilltop
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25855 368 $28,491 23.7% 10.0% 68.9%