City

Lizemores, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,016Population
💰$70,313Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$127,900Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓17.7%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Other: 9.4%Race
White90.7%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty27.0% ▲ 170% above avg
College Grads17.7% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (3.1%)
HS Graduate324 (55%)
Some College77 (13.1%)
Associates66 (11.2%)
Bachelors60 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree44 (7.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 55%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 7.5%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad55.0%
Some College13.1%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate7.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,313 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$127,900 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$510/mo
Total Housing Units390
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Lizemores, WV

Lizemores is a city in West Virginia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,016 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Lizemores is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,313 is near the national average. Approximately 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lizemores is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $510 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lizemores is less-educated. 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lizemores
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25125 1,016 $70,313 $127,900 $510 8.8% 17.7% 79.9%