City

Rock, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,551Population
💰$45,421Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$99,700Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓12.4%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 3.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic3.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads12.4% ▼ 68% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,268 (57.5%)
Some College478 (21.7%)
Associates152 (6.9%)
Bachelors90 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree183 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 57.5%Some College: 21.7%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad57.5%
Some College21.7%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,421 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$99,700 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units1,499
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Rock, WV

Rock is a city in West Virginia, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,551 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Rock is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,421 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rock is less-educated. 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24747 3,551 $45,421 $99,700 $914 1.1% 12.4% 73.9%