City

Summersville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Nicholas County  ·  West Virginia

👥10,070Population
💰$59,067Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$156,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,323 (35.8%)
Some College893 (13.8%)
Associates961 (14.8%)
Bachelors593 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,694 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,067 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$156,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units4,525
Vacant Units723

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Summersville, WV

Summersville is a city in West Virginia, located in Nicholas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,070 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Summersville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,067 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Summersville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Summersville is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Summersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26651 10,070 $59,067 $156,500 $760 9.8% 35.3% 80.0%