City

Prichard, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,083Population
💰$67,313Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$105,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.1% Female 56.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.22
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (2.8%)
HS Graduate334 (30.5%)
Some College113 (10.3%)
Associates256 (23.4%)
Bachelors131 (12%)
Graduate Degree229 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College10.3%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,313 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$105,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$820/mo
Total Housing Units758
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Prichard, WV

Prichard is a city in West Virginia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,083 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Prichard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,313 is near the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prichard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $820 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prichard is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prichard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25555 2,083 $67,313 $105,800 $820 2.0% 32.9% 66.2%