City

Sistersville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Tyler County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,168Population
💰$59,036Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$112,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (1.3%)
HS Graduate963 (43.3%)
Some College558 (25.1%)
Associates164 (7.4%)
Bachelors194 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree316 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 25.1%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College25.1%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,036 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$112,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units1,413
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Sistersville, WV

Sistersville is a city in West Virginia, located in Tyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,168 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Sistersville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,036 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sistersville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sistersville is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sistersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26175 3,168 $59,036 $112,200 $683 7.4% 22.9% 83.8%