City

Prosperity, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Raleigh County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,005Population
💰$83,516Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$114,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊15.8%Unemployment▲ 223% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 4.6%Other: 13.9%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic3.3%
Black4.6%
Other13.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
28%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment15.8% ▲ 223% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.1%)
HS Graduate273 (33.2%)
Some College22 (2.7%)
Associates56 (6.8%)
Bachelors174 (21.1%)
Graduate Degree289 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 2.7%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 21.1%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College2.7%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors21.1%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.9%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.9%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,516 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$114,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units368

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
27%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
45%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Prosperity, WV

Prosperity is a city in West Virginia, located in Raleigh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,005 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Prosperity is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,516 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Prosperity is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prosperity is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.21%).

Prosperity, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Prosperity
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25909 1,005 $83,516 $114,400 15.8% 45.2% 91.9%