City

Mohawk, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥602Population
💰$30,520Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🎓2.7%College Grads▼ 93% below avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 121% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
19%
25–44
33%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty36.9% ▲ 269% above avg
College Grads2.7% ▼ 93% below avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 121% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (2.7%)
HS Graduate298 (80.8%)
Some College51 (13.8%)
Bachelors10 (2.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 80.8%Some College: 13.8%Bachelors: 2.7%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad80.8%
Some College13.8%
Bachelors2.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
52%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
13%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,520 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Rent$666/mo
Total Housing Units349
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Over 45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
40%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Mohawk, WV

Mohawk is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 602 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Mohawk is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,520 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The population of Mohawk is less-educated. 2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mohawk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24862 602 $30,520 $666 10.8% 2.7% 77.3%