City

Ravenswood, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  West Virginia

👥7,342Population
💰$48,250Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$136,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,423 (30.6%)
Some College859 (18.5%)
Associates780 (16.8%)
Bachelors716 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree841 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College18.5%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,250 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$136,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units3,364
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Ravenswood, WV

Ravenswood is a city in West Virginia, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,342 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Ravenswood is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,250 is below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ravenswood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ravenswood is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ravenswood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26164 7,342 $48,250 $136,500 $900 3.3% 33.5% 76.0%