City

Point Pleasant, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  West Virginia

👥8,925Population
💰$49,940Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$126,800Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.6%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,205 (38.7%)
Some College835 (14.6%)
Associates682 (12%)
Bachelors773 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,179 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College14.6%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,940 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$126,800 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$637/mo
Total Housing Units4,433
Vacant Units559

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Point Pleasant, WV

Point Pleasant is a city in West Virginia, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,925 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Point Pleasant is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,940 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Point Pleasant is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $637 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Point Pleasant is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Point Pleasant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25550 8,925 $49,940 $126,800 $637 3.3% 34.2% 77.4%