City

Scarbro, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,341Population
💰$60,399Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$84,700Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Black: 18%Race
White82.0%
Black18.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
1%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.9%)
HS Graduate382 (39.5%)
Some College129 (13.4%)
Associates239 (24.7%)
Bachelors60 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree138 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College13.4%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.4%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,399 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$84,700 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units793
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
45%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Scarbro, WV

Scarbro is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,341 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Scarbro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,399 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Scarbro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scarbro is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scarbro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25917 1,341 $60,399 $84,700 4.1% 20.5% 82.7%