City

Saint Albans, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥23,211Population
💰$54,789Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$129,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic1.1%
Black4.8%
Asian0.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma242 (1.6%)
HS Graduate5,579 (36.8%)
Some College2,096 (13.8%)
Associates2,179 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,344 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree3,738 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,789 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$129,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$837/mo
Total Housing Units11,250
Vacant Units1,467

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Saint Albans, WV

Saint Albans is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,211 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Saint Albans is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,789 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Albans is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $837 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Albans is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Albans
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25177 23,211 $54,789 $129,100 $837 5.0% 33.5% 71.0%