City

Varney, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mingo County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,382Population
💰$54,250Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$77,500Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊23.8%Unemployment▲ 387% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment23.8% ▲ 387% above avg
HS Graduate432 (49.3%)
Some College178 (20.3%)
Associates91 (10.4%)
Bachelors122 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree54 (6.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.3%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 6.2%Edu
HS Grad49.3%
Some College20.3%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate6.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,250 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$77,500 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units684
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
52%
About Varney, WV

Varney is a city in West Virginia, located in Mingo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,382 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Varney is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,250 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Varney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Varney is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Varney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25696 1,382 $54,250 $77,500 $815 23.8% 20.1% 73.4%