City

Matoaka, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  West Virginia

👥724Population
💰$42,803Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$38,000Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White97.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty32.6% ▲ 226% above avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (2.3%)
HS Graduate203 (58.5%)
Some College40 (11.5%)
Associates24 (6.9%)
Bachelors54 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree18 (5.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 58.5%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 5.2%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad58.5%
Some College11.5%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate5.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
73%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,803 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$38,000 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$565/mo
Total Housing Units447
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
65%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Matoaka, WV

Matoaka is a city in West Virginia, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 724 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Matoaka is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,803 is below the national average. Approximately 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Matoaka is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $38,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $565 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Matoaka is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Matoaka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24736 724 $42,803 $38,000 $565 0.0% 20.8% 81.8%