City

Pageton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥592Population
💰$57,688Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂29.7Median Age
🏠$39,200Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓8.8%College Grads▼ 77% below avg
📊38.0%Unemployment▲ 677% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Black: 2%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.1%
Black2.0%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty41.7% ▲ 317% above avg
College Grads8.8% ▼ 77% below avg
Unemployment38.0% ▲ 677% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.9%)
HS Graduate193 (51.2%)
Some College87 (23.1%)
Associates57 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree33 (8.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 23.1%Associates: 15.1%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad51.2%
Some College23.1%
Associates15.1%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
66%
$50k–$100k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,688 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$39,200 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units264
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Pageton, WV

Pageton is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 592 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.7 years.

Economically, Pageton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,688 is below the national average. Approximately 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 38.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pageton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $39,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pageton is less-educated. 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pageton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24871 592 $57,688 $39,200 38.0% 8.8% 71.5%