City

Mineral Wells, WV

3 ZIP codes  ·  Wood County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,928Population
💰$67,004Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$172,100Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma76 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,411 (35.6%)
Some College593 (15%)
Associates458 (11.6%)
Bachelors575 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree847 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 15%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College15.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,004 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$172,100 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$873/mo
Total Housing Units2,720
Vacant Units277

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Mineral Wells, WV

Mineral Wells is a city in West Virginia, located in Wood County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 5,928 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Mineral Wells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,004 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mineral Wells is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $873 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mineral Wells is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.28%).

Mineral Wells, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mineral Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26150 5,928 $67,004 $172,100 $873 6.9% 35.9% 71.0%

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