City

Maysel, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  West Virginia

👥417Population
💰$24,795Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂64.5Median Age
🏠$115,600Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Other: 5%Race
White95.0%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
7%
25–44
11%
45–64
29%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.73
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
HS Graduate93 (26.4%)
Some College126 (35.8%)
Associates44 (12.5%)
Bachelors8 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree81 (23%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 35.8%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 23%Edu
HS Grad26.4%
Some College35.8%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,795 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Home Value$115,600 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$430/mo
Total Housing Units372
Vacant Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
61%
$25k–$50k
6%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
16%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Maysel, WV

Maysel is a city in West Virginia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 417 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.5 years.

Economically, Maysel is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,795 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Maysel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $430 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maysel is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Maysel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25133 417 $24,795 $115,600 $430 8.4% 25.3% 68.5%