City

Thorpe, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  McDowell County  ·  West Virginia

👥111Population
💰$34,408Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂52.9Median Age
🏠$61,900Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓9.6%College Grads▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.5% Female 59.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Black: 12.6%Race
White87.4%
Black12.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
25–44
34%
45–64
13%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.17
Below Poverty29.7% ▲ 197% above avg
College Grads9.6% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (7.2%)
HS Graduate58 (69.9%)
Some College11 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree8 (9.6%)

Education

No HS: 7.2%HS Grad: 69.9%Some College: 13.3%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
No HS7.2%
HS Grad69.9%
Some College13.3%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,408 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$61,900 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units52
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
91%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Thorpe, WV

Thorpe is a city in West Virginia, located in McDowell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 111 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.9 years.

Economically, Thorpe is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,408 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Thorpe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $61,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thorpe is less-educated. 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thorpe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24888 111 $34,408 $61,900 0.0% 9.6% 100.0%