City

Tunnelton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,300Population
💰$46,667Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$111,000Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White98.2%
Black0.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (1%)
HS Graduate934 (46.7%)
Some College296 (14.8%)
Associates311 (15.5%)
Bachelors121 (6%)
Graduate Degree319 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,667 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$111,000 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$640/mo
Total Housing Units1,702
Vacant Units322

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
54%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Tunnelton, WV

Tunnelton is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,300 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Tunnelton is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,667 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tunnelton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $640 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tunnelton is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tunnelton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26444 3,300 $46,667 $111,000 $640 3.7% 22.0% 85.7%