City

Marlinton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pocahontas County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,973Population
💰$38,203Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂51.1Median Age
🏠$132,200Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 113% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.6%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 113% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.5%)
HS Graduate997 (52.6%)
Some College243 (12.8%)
Associates201 (10.6%)
Bachelors104 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree320 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 52.6%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad52.6%
Some College12.8%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,203 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$132,200 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$666/mo
Total Housing Units1,951
Vacant Units714

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Marlinton, WV

Marlinton is a city in West Virginia, located in Pocahontas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,973 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.1 years.

Economically, Marlinton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,203 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Marlinton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $666 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marlinton is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marlinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24954 2,973 $38,203 $132,200 $666 10.4% 22.4% 82.5%