City

Wallace, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,181Population
💰$51,042Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$85,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓5.2%College Grads▼ 86% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads5.2% ▼ 86% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma6 (1%)
HS Graduate407 (64.6%)
Some College113 (17.9%)
Associates71 (11.3%)
Bachelors8 (1.3%)
Graduate Degree25 (4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 64.6%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 1.3%Graduate: 4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad64.6%
Some College17.9%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors1.3%
Graduate4.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,042 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$85,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units431
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Wallace, WV

Wallace is a city in West Virginia, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,181 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Wallace is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,042 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wallace is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallace is less-educated. 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wallace
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26448 1,181 $51,042 $85,400 5.2% 5.2% 93.4%