City

Junior, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Barbour County  ·  West Virginia

👥594Population
💰$48,889Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂30.2Median Age
🏠$75,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓6.0%College Grads▼ 85% below avg
📊14.4%Unemployment▲ 194% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 8.3%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
33%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads6.0% ▼ 85% below avg
Unemployment14.4% ▲ 194% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (2.2%)
HS Graduate162 (60.2%)
Some College38 (14.1%)
Associates47 (17.5%)
Bachelors7 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree9 (3.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 60.2%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 3.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad60.2%
Some College14.1%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate3.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
7%
$200k–$300k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,889 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$75,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$659/mo
Total Housing Units233
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
59%
About Junior, WV

Junior is a city in West Virginia, located in Barbour County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 594 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.2 years.

Economically, Junior is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,889 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Junior is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $659 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Junior is less-educated. 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Junior
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26275 594 $48,889 $75,000 $659 14.4% 6.0% 70.0%