City

Ottawa, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥126Population
🎂31.2Median Age
🏠$9,999Median Home Value▼ 96% below avg
🎓16.1%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊64.3%Unemployment▲ 1214% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
25%
25–44
52%
45–64
8%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty71.4% ▲ 614% above avg
College Grads16.1% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment64.3% ▲ 1214% above avg
HS Graduate52 (83.9%)
Graduate Degree10 (16.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 83.9%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
HS Grad83.9%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
59%
$100k–$150k
22%
$200k–$300k
20%

Financials

Median Home Value$9,999 ▼ 96% below avg
Total Housing Units146
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
50%
$50k–$75k
35%
$100k–$150k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
53%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
29%
2000+
50%
About Ottawa, WV

Ottawa is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 126 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.2 years.

The real estate market in Ottawa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $9,999, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ottawa is less-educated. 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ottawa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.