City

Meadow Bridge, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,314Population
💰$41,452Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$117,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 0.1%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma102 (6.4%)
HS Graduate851 (53.5%)
Some College198 (12.4%)
Associates172 (10.8%)
Bachelors78 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree191 (12%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 53.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad53.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,452 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$117,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$669/mo
Total Housing Units1,174
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Meadow Bridge, WV

Meadow Bridge is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,314 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.3 years.

Economically, Meadow Bridge is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,452 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Meadow Bridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $669 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Meadow Bridge is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Meadow Bridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25976 2,314 $41,452 $117,300 $669 3.6% 16.9% 86.8%