City

Nimitz, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Summers County  ·  West Virginia

👥560Population
💰$72,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.8Median Age
🏠$166,400Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Black: 3.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.6%
Black3.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
8%
45–64
40%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty0.7% ▼ 93% below avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (5.5%)
HS Graduate191 (47.5%)
Some College38 (9.5%)
Associates56 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree95 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 13.9%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College9.5%
Associates13.9%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 99.6%Renter: 0.5%Tenure
Owner99.6%
Renter0.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
42%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$166,400 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units264
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
50%
About Nimitz, WV

Nimitz is a city in West Virginia, located in Summers County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 560 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.8 years.

Economically, Nimitz is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,500 is near the national average. Approximately 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Nimitz is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 99.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nimitz is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nimitz
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25978 560 $72,500 $166,400 0.0% 23.6% 99.6%