City

Liberty, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,714Population
💰$46,250Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$142,000Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓14.8%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White99.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads14.8% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.3%)
HS Graduate755 (63.3%)
Some College54 (4.5%)
Associates192 (16.1%)
Bachelors47 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree129 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 63.3%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad63.3%
Some College4.5%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.4%Renter: 1.6%Tenure
Owner98.4%
Renter1.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,250 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$142,000 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units787
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Liberty, WV

Liberty is a city in West Virginia, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,714 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Liberty is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,250 is below the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Liberty is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Liberty is less-educated. 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25124 1,714 $46,250 $142,000 0.0% 14.8% 98.4%