City

Sandstone, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Summers County  ·  West Virginia

👥381Population
💰$47,500Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$110,400Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓8.6%College Grads▼ 78% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 164% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Other: 5.8%Race
White94.2%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
3%
25–44
13%
45–64
48%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty36.2% ▲ 262% above avg
College Grads8.6% ▼ 78% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 164% above avg
HS Graduate69 (28.2%)
Some College84 (34.3%)
Associates71 (29%)
Bachelors8 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree13 (5.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 34.3%Associates: 29%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 5.3%Edu
HS Grad28.2%
Some College34.3%
Associates29.0%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate5.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$110,400 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units205
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
38%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
62%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
52%
About Sandstone, WV

Sandstone is a city in West Virginia, located in Summers County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 381 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Sandstone is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,500 is below the national average. Approximately 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sandstone is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandstone is less-educated. 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sandstone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25985 381 $47,500 $110,400 12.9% 8.6% 62.3%