City

Pax, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥411Population
💰$36,750Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂62.6Median Age
🏠$56,000Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓16.8%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Black: 2.7%Race
White97.3%
Black2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
2%
18–24
14%
25–44
5%
45–64
37%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.54
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads16.8% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate127 (52%)
Some College33 (13.5%)
Associates43 (17.6%)
Bachelors41 (16.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 52%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 16.8%Edu
HS Grad52.0%
Some College13.5%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,750 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$56,000 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units383
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
86%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Pax, WV

Pax is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 411 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.6 years.

Economically, Pax is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Pax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pax is less-educated. 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25904 411 $36,750 $56,000 0.0% 16.8% 86.5%