City

Masontown, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,120Population
💰$59,063Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$152,300Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic1.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.7%)
HS Graduate664 (48.7%)
Some College149 (10.9%)
Associates175 (12.8%)
Bachelors41 (3%)
Graduate Degree326 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad48.7%
Some College10.9%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,063 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$152,300 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units1,007
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Masontown, WV

Masontown is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,120 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Masontown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,063 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Masontown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Masontown is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Masontown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26542 2,120 $59,063 $152,300 $850 2.5% 26.9% 85.2%