City

Mac Arthur, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Raleigh County  ·  West Virginia

👥617Population
💰$26,492Median HH Income▼ 65% below avg
🎂67.6Median Age
🏠$130,500Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
2%
25–44
7%
45–64
29%
65+
44%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.55
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate355 (67.4%)
Some College67 (12.7%)
Associates10 (1.9%)
Bachelors87 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree8 (1.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 67.4%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 1.9%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 1.5%Edu
HS Grad67.4%
Some College12.7%
Associates1.9%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate1.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
50%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$26,492 ▼ 65% below avg
Median Home Value$130,500 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units430
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
41%
$50k–$75k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
88%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
50%
About Mac Arthur, WV

Mac Arthur is a city in West Virginia, located in Raleigh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 617 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.6 years.

Economically, Mac Arthur is a lower-income community. The median household income of $26,492 is well below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mac Arthur is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mac Arthur is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mac Arthur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25873 617 $26,492 $130,500 0.0% 18.0% 87.7%