City

Poca, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Putnam County  ·  West Virginia

👥4,207Population
💰$56,366Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$155,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊14.2%Unemployment▲ 189% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment14.2% ▲ 189% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,218 (45.5%)
Some College328 (12.3%)
Associates491 (18.4%)
Bachelors200 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree423 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad45.5%
Some College12.3%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,366 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$155,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units1,863
Vacant Units223

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Poca, WV

Poca is a city in West Virginia, located in Putnam County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,207 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Poca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,366 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Poca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $643 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poca is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25159 4,207 $56,366 $155,400 $643 14.2% 23.3% 81.3%