City

Red Jacket, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mingo County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,498Population
💰$22,846Median HH Income▼ 70% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$95,300Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓15.9%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊18.1%Unemployment▲ 271% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Black: 9.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White89.5%
Black9.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
11%
18–24
14%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty45.2% ▲ 352% above avg
College Grads15.9% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment18.1% ▲ 271% above avg
HS Graduate401 (47.9%)
Some College217 (25.9%)
Associates87 (10.4%)
Bachelors49 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree84 (10%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 25.9%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 10%Edu
HS Grad47.9%
Some College25.9%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,846 ▼ 70% below avg
Median Home Value$95,300 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$290/mo
Total Housing Units688
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
58%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
49%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
21%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
50%
About Red Jacket, WV

Red Jacket is a city in West Virginia, located in Mingo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,498 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Red Jacket is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,846 is well below the national average. Approximately 45.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Red Jacket is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $290 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Red Jacket is less-educated. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Red Jacket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25692 1,498 $22,846 $95,300 $290 18.1% 15.9% 86.9%