City

Hinton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Summers County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,286Population
💰$36,679Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$117,800Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 110% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 6.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic0.8%
Black6.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 110% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,503 (42.9%)
Some College726 (20.7%)
Associates496 (14.1%)
Bachelors110 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree624 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College20.7%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,679 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$117,800 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units3,497
Vacant Units1,079

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Hinton, WV

Hinton is a city in West Virginia, located in Summers County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,286 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Hinton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,679 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hinton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hinton is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25951 5,286 $36,679 $117,800 $890 10.3% 20.9% 77.1%