City

Southside, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  West Virginia

👥739Population
💰$43,447Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$232,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate96 (20%)
Some College98 (20.5%)
Associates109 (22.8%)
Bachelors36 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree140 (29.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 20%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
HS Grad20.0%
Some College20.5%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.6%Renter: 4.4%Tenure
Owner95.6%
Renter4.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
53%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,447 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$232,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units419
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
16%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
50%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Southside, WV

Southside is a city in West Virginia, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 739 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Southside is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,447 is below the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Southside is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $232,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Southside is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Southside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25187 739 $43,447 $232,300 0.0% 36.7% 95.6%