City

Jane Lew, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  West Virginia

👥4,639Population
💰$66,000Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$172,500Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.1%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian1.4%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma46 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,521 (44.9%)
Some College465 (13.7%)
Associates370 (10.9%)
Bachelors261 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree725 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College13.7%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$172,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$662/mo
Total Housing Units2,102
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
64%
About Jane Lew, WV

Jane Lew is a city in West Virginia, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,639 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Jane Lew is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,000 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jane Lew is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $662 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jane Lew is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jane Lew
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26378 4,639 $66,000 $172,500 $662 5.9% 29.1% 85.1%