City

Pine Grove, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wetzel County  ·  West Virginia

👥673Population
💰$63,125Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$95,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓12.9%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊12.0%Unemployment▲ 145% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty26.8% ▲ 168% above avg
College Grads12.9% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment12.0% ▲ 145% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (4.4%)
HS Graduate174 (36.3%)
Some College70 (14.6%)
Associates152 (31.7%)
Bachelors17 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree45 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 31.7%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College14.6%
Associates31.7%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
57%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,125 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$95,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units352
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
67%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Pine Grove, WV

Pine Grove is a city in West Virginia, located in Wetzel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 673 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Pine Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,125 is below the national average. Approximately 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pine Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pine Grove is less-educated. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pine Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26419 673 $63,125 $95,100 12.0% 12.9% 67.5%