City

Pratt, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥406Population
💰$61,042Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$128,700Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 130% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Black: 0.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White95.8%
Black0.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 130% above avg
HS Graduate130 (46.4%)
Some College24 (8.6%)
Associates48 (17.1%)
Bachelors36 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree42 (15%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 15%Edu
HS Grad46.4%
Some College8.6%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,042 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$128,700 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units176
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Pratt, WV

Pratt is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Pratt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,042 is below the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pratt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pratt is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pratt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25162 406 $61,042 $128,700 $775 11.3% 27.9% 76.6%