City

Keyser, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mineral County  ·  West Virginia

👥12,619Population
💰$68,189Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$168,400Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Black2.0%
Asian0.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,070 (35.3%)
Some College1,073 (12.3%)
Associates1,053 (12.1%)
Bachelors1,187 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree2,295 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College12.3%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,189 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$168,400 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$629/mo
Total Housing Units5,978
Vacant Units1,000

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Keyser, WV

Keyser is a city in West Virginia, located in Mineral County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,619 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Keyser is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,189 is near the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Keyser is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $629 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Keyser is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Keyser
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26726 12,619 $68,189 $168,400 $629 3.7% 40.0% 73.2%