City

Van, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥174Population
🎂64.4Median Age
🏠$56,900Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓4.6%College Grads▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Black: 5.8%Race
White94.3%
Black5.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
16%
25–44
14%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads4.6% ▼ 88% below avg
HS Graduate80 (74.1%)
Associates23 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree5 (4.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 74.1%Associates: 21.3%Graduate: 4.6%Edu
HS Grad74.1%
Associates21.3%
Graduate4.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53%Renter: 47%Tenure
Owner53.0%
Renter47.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
70%

Financials

Median Home Value$56,900 ▼ 80% below avg
Total Housing Units147
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1960s–1970s
27%
2000+
63%
About Van, WV

Van is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 174 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.4 years.

The real estate market in Van is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,900, which is well below the national average.

The population of Van is less-educated. 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Van
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.