City

Lavalette, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,420Population
💰$67,941Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$218,600Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 131% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Black: 1.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.9%
Black1.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
31%
45–64
28%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 131% above avg
HS Graduate522 (31.8%)
Some College194 (11.8%)
Associates186 (11.3%)
Bachelors259 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree478 (29.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
HS Grad31.8%
Some College11.8%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,941 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$218,600 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,045/mo
Total Housing Units961
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
51%
About Lavalette, WV

Lavalette is a city in West Virginia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,420 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Lavalette is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,941 is near the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lavalette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,045 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lavalette is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lavalette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25535 2,420 $67,941 $218,600 $1,045 11.3% 45.0% 86.2%