City

Valley Grove, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Ohio County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,789Population
💰$78,712Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$198,200Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.1%Race
White98.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
27%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
HS Graduate443 (47.6%)
Some College73 (7.8%)
Associates170 (18.3%)
Bachelors70 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree175 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad47.6%
Some College7.8%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,712 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,200 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units677
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Valley Grove, WV

Valley Grove is a city in West Virginia, located in Ohio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,789 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Valley Grove is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,712 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Valley Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,067 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valley Grove is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Valley Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26060 1,789 $78,712 $198,200 $1,067 3.8% 26.3% 88.0%