City

Pond Gap, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥596Population
💰$42,311Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$28,700Median Home Value▼ 90% below avg
🎓4.1%College Grads▼ 89% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.7%Hispanic: 0.2%Race
White99.7%
Hispanic0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads4.1% ▼ 89% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (2.7%)
HS Graduate270 (73.6%)
Some College37 (10.1%)
Associates35 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree15 (4.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 73.6%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 9.5%Graduate: 4.1%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad73.6%
Some College10.1%
Associates9.5%
Graduate4.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
65%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,311 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$28,700 ▼ 90% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units263

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
47%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
46%
Over 45 min
46%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Pond Gap, WV

Pond Gap is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 596 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Pond Gap is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,311 is below the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pond Gap is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $28,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pond Gap is less-educated. 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pond Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25160 596 $42,311 $28,700 0.5% 4.1% 78.7%