City

Iaeger, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,070Population
💰$25,344Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$65,700Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓8.3%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
25%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty42.0% ▲ 320% above avg
College Grads8.3% ▼ 79% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate431 (77.8%)
Some College73 (13.2%)
Associates4 (0.7%)
Bachelors6 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree40 (7.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 77.8%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 0.7%Bachelors: 1.1%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
HS Grad77.8%
Some College13.2%
Associates0.7%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,344 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$65,700 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units646
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
51%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
52%
About Iaeger, WV

Iaeger is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,070 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Iaeger is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,344 is well below the national average. Approximately 42.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Iaeger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iaeger is less-educated. 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Iaeger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24844 1,070 $25,344 $65,700 1.7% 8.3% 86.1%