City

Leon, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,827Population
💰$62,955Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$138,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Black: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Black0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma41 (2.7%)
HS Graduate652 (43%)
Some College164 (10.8%)
Associates85 (5.6%)
Bachelors303 (20%)
Graduate Degree270 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 5.6%Bachelors: 20%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates5.6%
Bachelors20.0%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,955 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$138,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$654/mo
Total Housing Units1,473
Vacant Units311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Leon, WV

Leon is a city in West Virginia, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,827 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Leon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,955 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Leon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $654 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leon is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25123 2,827 $62,955 $138,300 $654 0.0% 37.8% 77.1%