City

Lynco, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wyoming County  ·  West Virginia

👥821Population
💰$39,472Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$45,500Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓2.4%College Grads▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Other: 4%Race
White96.0%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
35%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty24.4% ▲ 144% above avg
College Grads2.4% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (3.4%)
HS Graduate364 (73.7%)
Some College69 (14%)
Associates32 (6.5%)
Bachelors12 (2.4%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 73.7%Some College: 14%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 2.4%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad73.7%
Some College14.0%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors2.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
54%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,472 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$45,500 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units395
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
50%
About Lynco, WV

Lynco is a city in West Virginia, located in Wyoming County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 821 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Lynco is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,472 is below the national average. Approximately 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Lynco is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $45,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lynco is less-educated. 2.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lynco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24857 821 $39,472 $45,500 0.0% 2.4% 78.9%