City

Wallback, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  West Virginia

👥629Population
💰$53,125Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂48.4Median Age
🏠$176,500Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 4.3%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
41%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
HS Graduate228 (50.6%)
Some College69 (15.3%)
Associates23 (5.1%)
Bachelors33 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree98 (21.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
HS Grad50.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,125 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$176,500 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units314
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
33%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Wallback, WV

Wallback is a city in West Virginia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 629 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.4 years.

Economically, Wallback is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,125 is below the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wallback is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallback is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wallback
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25285 629 $53,125 $176,500 5.4% 29.1% 68.8%