City

Mount Gay, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Logan County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,234Population
💰$51,667Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$73,100Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓12.7%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
3%
25–44
10%
45–64
46%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads12.7% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (5.8%)
HS Graduate589 (73.1%)
Some College8 (1%)
Associates60 (7.4%)
Bachelors9 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree93 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 73.1%Some College: 1%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 1.1%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad73.1%
Some College1.0%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,667 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$73,100 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$697/mo
Total Housing Units585
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
31%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Mount Gay, WV

Mount Gay is a city in West Virginia, located in Logan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,234 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Mount Gay is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,667 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Gay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $697 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Gay is less-educated. 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Gay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25637 1,234 $51,667 $73,100 $697 3.0% 12.7% 74.5%