City

Midway, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Raleigh County  ·  West Virginia

👥968Population
💰$23,899Median HH Income▼ 69% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🎓57.7%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊15.2%Unemployment▲ 211% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.6% Female 64.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
24%
25–44
10%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty40.3% ▲ 303% above avg
College Grads57.7% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment15.2% ▲ 211% above avg
HS Graduate130 (25.8%)
Some College83 (16.5%)
Bachelors143 (28.4%)
Graduate Degree147 (29.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 16.5%Bachelors: 28.4%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
HS Grad25.8%
Some College16.5%
Bachelors28.4%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
36%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$23,899 ▼ 69% below avg
Total Housing Units527
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–$50k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
59%
About Midway, WV

Midway is a city in West Virginia, located in Raleigh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 968 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Midway is a lower-income community. The median household income of $23,899 is well below the national average. Approximately 40.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.2%, more than double the national average.

The population of Midway is well-educated. 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Midway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25878 968 $23,899 15.2% 57.7% 82.2%