City

Paw Paw, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Morgan County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,087Population
💰$61,415Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$168,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓14.8%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊21.9%Unemployment▲ 348% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic6.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
38%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads14.8% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment21.9% ▲ 348% above avg
HS Graduate1,000 (46.5%)
Some College259 (12.1%)
Associates572 (26.6%)
Bachelors115 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree203 (9.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
HS Grad46.5%
Some College12.1%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,415 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$168,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units1,396
Vacant Units432

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Paw Paw, WV

Paw Paw is a city in West Virginia, located in Morgan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,087 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Paw Paw is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,415 is below the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Paw Paw is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paw Paw is less-educated. 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paw Paw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25434 3,087 $61,415 $168,300 $785 21.9% 14.8% 83.4%