City

Rainelle, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenbrier County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,345Population
💰$42,631Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$96,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 2.8%Other: 4%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black2.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty28.2% ▲ 182% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,024 (51.8%)
Some College142 (7.2%)
Associates338 (17.1%)
Bachelors164 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree285 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 51.8%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad51.8%
Some College7.2%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,631 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$96,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$730/mo
Total Housing Units1,608
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
60%
About Rainelle, WV

Rainelle is a city in West Virginia, located in Greenbrier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,345 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Rainelle is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,631 is below the national average. Approximately 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rainelle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $730 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rainelle is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rainelle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25962 3,345 $42,631 $96,000 $730 1.5% 22.7% 69.8%