City

Sinks Grove, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  West Virginia

👥871Population
💰$42,420Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$177,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White98.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
HS Graduate379 (57.1%)
Some College109 (16.4%)
Associates21 (3.2%)
Bachelors37 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree118 (17.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 57.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 3.2%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
HS Grad57.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates3.2%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,420 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$177,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units444
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
73%
About Sinks Grove, WV

Sinks Grove is a city in West Virginia, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 871 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Sinks Grove is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,420 is below the national average. Approximately 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sinks Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sinks Grove is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sinks Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24976 871 $42,420 $177,500 0.0% 23.3% 80.2%