City

Oak Hill, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥10,225Population
💰$51,402Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$112,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 5.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Black5.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma42 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,788 (41.4%)
Some College1,259 (18.7%)
Associates690 (10.2%)
Bachelors633 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree1,323 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College18.7%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,402 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$112,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units4,776
Vacant Units610

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Oak Hill, WV

Oak Hill is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,225 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Oak Hill is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,402 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Hill is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25901 10,225 $51,402 $112,200 $817 8.8% 29.0% 72.6%