City

Seth, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,281Population
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$86,600Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic1.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (5.4%)
HS Graduate343 (43.1%)
Some College124 (15.6%)
Associates57 (7.2%)
Bachelors99 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree130 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median Home Value$86,600 ▼ 69% below avg
Total Housing Units573
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
50%
About Seth, WV

Seth is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,281 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

The real estate market in Seth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seth is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.