City

Sylvester, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥280Population
💰$77,841Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$76,600Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White94.6%
Asian1.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
24%
18–24
20%
25–44
23%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty1.1% ▼ 89% below avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 101% above avg
HS Graduate71 (58.7%)
Some College11 (9.1%)
Associates6 (5%)
Bachelors2 (1.7%)
Graduate Degree31 (25.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.7%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 1.7%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
HS Grad58.7%
Some College9.1%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors1.7%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
59%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,841 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$76,600 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units181
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
11%
2000+
50%
About Sylvester, WV

Sylvester is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 280 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Sylvester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,841 is near the national average. Approximately 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sylvester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sylvester is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.64%).

Sylvester, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Sylvester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25193 280 $77,841 $76,600 $808 9.8% 27.3% 76.9%