City

Panther, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥576Population
💰$33,285Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🎓5.9%College Grads▼ 85% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 143% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.4% Female 61.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
10%
45–64
36%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.68
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads5.9% ▼ 85% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 143% above avg
HS Graduate157 (66.5%)
Some College10 (4.2%)
Associates55 (23.3%)
Bachelors14 (5.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 66.5%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 5.9%Edu
HS Grad66.5%
Some College4.2%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors5.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,285 ▼ 56% below avg
Total Housing Units424
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
63%
$50k–$75k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
51%
About Panther, WV

Panther is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 576 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Panther is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,285 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The population of Panther is less-educated. 5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Panther
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24872 576 $33,285 11.9% 5.9% 77.2%