City

Paynesville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥157Population
🎂68.1Median Age
🏠$181,100Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Black: 10.8%Race
White89.2%
Black10.8%

Age Breakdown

18–24
4%
25–44
11%
45–64
17%
65+
48%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.47
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate65 (65%)
Bachelors17 (17%)
Graduate Degree18 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 65%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 18%Edu
HS Grad65.0%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
26%
$150k–$200k
66%

Financials

Median Home Value$181,100 ▼ 35% below avg
Total Housing Units181
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
4%
$75k–$100k
53%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Work From Home
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
39%
2000+
52%
About Paynesville, WV

Paynesville is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 157 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.1 years.

The real estate market in Paynesville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paynesville is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.17%).

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

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