City

Mount Hope, WV

2 ZIP codes  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,552Population
💰$47,695Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$108,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic3.4%
Black4.0%
Asian1.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty32.1% ▲ 221% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,321 (39.1%)
Some College542 (16%)
Associates464 (13.7%)
Bachelors277 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree760 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 16%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College16.0%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,695 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$108,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units2,334
Vacant Units243

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Mount Hope, WV

Mount Hope is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 5,552 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Mount Hope is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,695 is below the national average. Approximately 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Hope is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Hope is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.76%).

Mount Hope, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mount Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25880 5,552 $47,695 $108,700 $975 5.8% 30.7% 66.1%

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