City

Lerona, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,487Population
💰$74,167Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$143,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White97.6%
Black0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate307 (31.6%)
Some College179 (18.5%)
Associates177 (18.2%)
Bachelors86 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree220 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College18.5%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,167 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$143,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units759
Vacant Units169

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Lerona, WV

Lerona is a city in West Virginia, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,487 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Lerona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,167 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Lerona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lerona is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lerona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25971 1,487 $74,167 $143,600 0.0% 31.6% 100.0%