City

Peterstown, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,860Population
💰$47,428Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$133,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊18.6%Unemployment▲ 281% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.6%Other: 2%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment18.6% ▲ 281% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,001 (40.8%)
Some College398 (16.2%)
Associates448 (18.3%)
Bachelors216 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree382 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College16.2%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,428 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$133,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units1,782
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Peterstown, WV

Peterstown is a city in West Virginia, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,860 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Peterstown is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,428 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Peterstown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Peterstown is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Peterstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24963 3,860 $47,428 $133,900 $847 18.6% 24.4% 84.4%