City

Kimball, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥442Population
💰$14,722Median HH Income▼ 81% below avg
🎂68.5Median Age
🎓1.9%College Grads▼ 95% below avg
📊18.2%Unemployment▲ 272% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 28.5% Female 71.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 2%Black: 29.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Black29.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
25–44
10%
45–64
22%
65+
48%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty54.1% ▲ 441% above avg
College Grads1.9% ▼ 95% below avg
Unemployment18.2% ▲ 272% above avg
No HS Diploma52 (12.4%)
HS Graduate323 (76.9%)
Some College19 (4.5%)
Associates18 (4.3%)
Bachelors8 (1.9%)

Education

No HS: 12.4%HS Grad: 76.9%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 4.3%Bachelors: 1.9%Edu
No HS12.4%
HS Grad76.9%
Some College4.5%
Associates4.3%
Bachelors1.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.3%Renter: 44.7%Tenure
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
54%
$50k–$100k
26%
$150k–$200k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$14,722 ▼ 81% below avg
Median Rent$605/mo
Total Housing Units458
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
70%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
66%
About Kimball, WV

Kimball is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 442 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.5 years.

Economically, Kimball is a lower-income community. The median household income of $14,722 is well below the national average. Approximately 54.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.2%, more than double the national average.

The population of Kimball is less-educated. 1.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (66.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kimball
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24853 442 $14,722 $605 18.2% 1.9% 55.3%