City

Lake, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Logan County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,049Population
💰$56,346Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🎓10.0%College Grads▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
25%
18–24
16%
25–44
9%
45–64
10%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads10.0% ▼ 74% below avg
HS Graduate274 (51.6%)
Some College179 (33.7%)
Associates25 (4.7%)
Bachelors53 (10%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 33.7%Associates: 4.7%Bachelors: 10%Edu
HS Grad51.6%
Some College33.7%
Associates4.7%
Bachelors10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
29%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,346 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Rent$442/mo
Total Housing Units428
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
50%
About Lake, WV

Lake is a city in West Virginia, located in Logan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,049 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,346 is below the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Lake is less-educated. 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25121 1,049 $56,346 $442 0.0% 10.0% 83.3%