City

Hurricane, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  West Virginia

👥22,522Population
💰$81,187Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$231,800Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.8%
Asian1.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma131 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,845 (31.4%)
Some College1,731 (11.2%)
Associates1,902 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,529 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree5,291 (34.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 34.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College11.2%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate34.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,187 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$231,800 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units9,906
Vacant Units822

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Hurricane, WV

Hurricane is a city in West Virginia, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,522 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Hurricane is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,187 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hurricane is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $904 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hurricane is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.65%).

Hurricane, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Hurricane
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25526 22,522 $81,187 $231,800 $904 3.1% 44.2% 80.4%