City

Left Hand, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Roane County  ·  West Virginia

👥564Population
💰$51,939Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$187,100Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White95.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (11.5%)
HS Graduate128 (40.9%)
Some College40 (12.8%)
Bachelors67 (21.4%)
Graduate Degree42 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 11.5%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 12.8%Bachelors: 21.4%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS11.5%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College12.8%
Bachelors21.4%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
42%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,939 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$187,100 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units235
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
35%
Over 45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Left Hand, WV

Left Hand is a city in West Virginia, located in Roane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 564 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Left Hand is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,939 is below the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Left Hand is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Left Hand is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Left Hand
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25251 564 $51,939 $187,100 $650 0.0% 34.8% 74.0%