City

Mathias, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardy County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,644Population
💰$53,594Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$140,900Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
36%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty28.0% ▲ 180% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (2.7%)
HS Graduate677 (58.7%)
Some College95 (8.2%)
Associates64 (5.5%)
Bachelors112 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree175 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 58.7%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 5.5%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad58.7%
Some College8.2%
Associates5.5%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,594 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$140,900 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,099/mo
Total Housing Units1,198
Vacant Units514

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
52%
About Mathias, WV

Mathias is a city in West Virginia, located in Hardy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,644 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Mathias is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,594 is below the national average. Approximately 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mathias is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,099 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mathias is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mathias
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26812 1,644 $53,594 $140,900 $1,099 2.4% 24.9% 86.7%