City

Lenore, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mingo County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,343Population
💰$39,929Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$111,100Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊27.0%Unemployment▲ 452% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
21%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty28.5% ▲ 185% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment27.0% ▲ 452% above avg
HS Graduate363 (64.4%)
Some College19 (3.4%)
Associates34 (6%)
Bachelors95 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree53 (9.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 64.4%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 6%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
HS Grad64.4%
Some College3.4%
Associates6.0%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
23%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,929 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$111,100 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units650
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Lenore, WV

Lenore is a city in West Virginia, located in Mingo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,343 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Lenore is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,929 is below the national average. Approximately 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 27.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lenore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lenore is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lenore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25676 1,343 $39,929 $111,100 27.0% 26.2% 85.0%