City

Saint Marys, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pleasants County  ·  West Virginia

👥6,153Population
💰$61,992Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$126,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.6%Other: 2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,751 (43.9%)
Some College779 (19.5%)
Associates436 (10.9%)
Bachelors376 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree613 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College19.5%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,992 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$126,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units2,634
Vacant Units437

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Saint Marys, WV

Saint Marys is a city in West Virginia, located in Pleasants County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,153 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Saint Marys is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,992 is below the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Marys is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Marys is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Marys
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26170 6,153 $61,992 $126,100 $731 4.2% 24.8% 83.4%