City

Kermit, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mingo County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,056Population
💰$31,129Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$83,800Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓14.3%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.2% Female 61.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Other: 0.1%Race
White100.0%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty34.8% ▲ 248% above avg
College Grads14.3% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (2.6%)
HS Graduate581 (53.4%)
Some College136 (12.5%)
Associates188 (17.3%)
Bachelors79 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree76 (7%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 53.4%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 7%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad53.4%
Some College12.5%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate7.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,129 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$83,800 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units1,073
Vacant Units263

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Kermit, WV

Kermit is a city in West Virginia, located in Mingo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,056 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Kermit is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,129 is well below the national average. Approximately 34.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kermit is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kermit is less-educated. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kermit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25674 2,056 $31,129 $83,800 $893 9.5% 14.3% 72.7%