City

Montcalm, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,169Population
💰$28,927Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$120,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Other: 17.9%Race
White82.1%
Other17.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
27%
18–24
1%
25–44
16%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
HS Graduate147 (28.2%)
Some College104 (19.9%)
Associates129 (24.7%)
Bachelors24 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree118 (22.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
HS Grad28.2%
Some College19.9%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.2%Renter: 46.8%Tenure
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,927 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$120,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$521/mo
Total Housing Units574
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
71%
About Montcalm, WV

Montcalm is a city in West Virginia, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,169 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Montcalm is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,927 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Montcalm is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $521 per month.

The population of Montcalm is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montcalm
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24737 1,169 $28,927 $120,700 $521 0.0% 27.2% 53.2%