City

Mount Alto, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  West Virginia

👥583Population
💰$62,865Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂61.2Median Age
🏠$187,000Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
14%
25–44
16%
45–64
38%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
HS Graduate185 (44%)
Some College16 (3.8%)
Associates86 (20.5%)
Bachelors14 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree119 (28.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
HS Grad44.0%
Some College3.8%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,865 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$187,000 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Work From Home
46%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
51%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Mount Alto, WV

Mount Alto is a city in West Virginia, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 583 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.2 years.

Economically, Mount Alto is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,865 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Alto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Alto is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Alto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25264 583 $62,865 $187,000 6.1% 31.7% 71.8%