City

West Columbia, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mason County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,104Population
💰$54,333Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$184,100Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 27.7% Female 72.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White96.1%
Black1.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
45%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate369 (48.4%)
Some College119 (15.6%)
Associates62 (8.1%)
Bachelors123 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree86 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College15.6%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,333 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$184,100 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units216
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
53%
About West Columbia, WV

West Columbia is a city in West Virginia, located in Mason County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,104 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, West Columbia is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,333 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in West Columbia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Columbia is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Columbia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25287 1,104 $54,333 $184,100 0.0% 27.4% 70.2%