City

Lookout, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥629Population
💰$52,035Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$127,400Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
25–44
37%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.9%)
HS Graduate143 (30.6%)
Some College123 (26.3%)
Associates57 (12.2%)
Bachelors37 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree98 (21%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 26.3%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College26.3%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,035 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$127,400 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units262
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
40%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
55%
About Lookout, WV

Lookout is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 629 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Lookout is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,035 is below the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Lookout is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lookout is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lookout
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25868 629 $52,035 $127,400 0.0% 28.9% 96.4%