City

Minden, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥260Population
💰$60,396Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂54.8Median Age
🏠$31,500Median Home Value▼ 89% below avg
📊11.5%Unemployment▲ 135% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.0% Female 40.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
25–44
10%
45–64
52%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty26.5% ▲ 165% above avg
Unemployment11.5% ▲ 135% above avg
HS Graduate87 (37.5%)
Some College38 (16.4%)
Associates107 (46.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 46.1%Edu
HS Grad37.5%
Some College16.4%
Associates46.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
67%
$50k–$100k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,396 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$31,500 ▼ 89% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units155
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$50k–$75k
83%
Employment & Commute

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
38%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
50%
About Minden, WV

Minden is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 260 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.8 years.

Economically, Minden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,396 is below the national average. Approximately 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Minden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $31,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in Minden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25879 260 $60,396 $31,500 11.5% 0.0% 88.1%