City

Walton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Roane County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,388Population
💰$52,368Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$110,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊11.8%Unemployment▲ 140% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Hispanic: 0.4%Race
White99.6%
Hispanic0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment11.8% ▲ 140% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.4%)
HS Graduate447 (47%)
Some College283 (29.8%)
Associates41 (4.3%)
Bachelors45 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree131 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 29.8%Associates: 4.3%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College29.8%
Associates4.3%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,368 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$110,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units727
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
54%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
56%
About Walton, WV

Walton is a city in West Virginia, located in Roane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,388 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Walton is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,368 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Walton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walton is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25286 1,388 $52,368 $110,900 11.8% 18.5% 87.3%