City

Procious, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  West Virginia

👥697Population
💰$52,670Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂60.7Median Age
🏠$123,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓10.7%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
📊14.0%Unemployment▲ 187% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
10%
45–64
35%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads10.7% ▼ 72% below avg
Unemployment14.0% ▲ 187% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.4%)
HS Graduate317 (75.5%)
Some College46 (11%)
Associates6 (1.4%)
Bachelors45 (10.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 75.5%Some College: 11%Associates: 1.4%Bachelors: 10.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad75.5%
Some College11.0%
Associates1.4%
Bachelors10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.2%Renter: 3.8%Tenure
Owner96.2%
Renter3.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
44%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,670 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$123,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units504
Vacant Units187

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Procious, WV

Procious is a city in West Virginia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 697 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.7 years.

Economically, Procious is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,670 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Procious is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Procious is less-educated. 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Procious
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25164 697 $52,670 $123,900 14.0% 10.7% 96.2%