City

Julian, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,085Population
💰$61,583Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🏠$78,200Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.8%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
16%
25–44
11%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
HS Graduate267 (53.9%)
Some College29 (5.9%)
Associates33 (6.7%)
Bachelors132 (26.7%)
Graduate Degree34 (6.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.9%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 26.7%Graduate: 6.9%Edu
HS Grad53.9%
Some College5.9%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors26.7%
Graduate6.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
50%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,583 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$78,200 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units501
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
52%
About Julian, WV

Julian is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,085 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, Julian is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,583 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Julian is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Julian is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Julian
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25529 1,085 $61,583 $78,200 $883 4.3% 33.5% 73.9%