City

Raysal, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥299Population
🎂58.6Median Age
🏠$66,200Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓6.3%College Grads▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.5% Female 59.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White96.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
5%
18–24
17%
25–44
4%
45–64
29%
65+
36%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads6.3% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate143 (74.9%)
Some College10 (5.2%)
Associates26 (13.6%)
Bachelors12 (6.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 74.9%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 6.3%Edu
HS Grad74.9%
Some College5.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors6.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
88%
$100k–$150k
12%

Financials

Median Home Value$66,200 ▼ 76% below avg
Total Housing Units245
Vacant Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
43%
$100k–$150k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
87%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
50%
About Raysal, WV

Raysal is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 299 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.6 years.

The real estate market in Raysal is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Raysal is less-educated. 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Raysal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.