City

West Hamlin, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,874Population
💰$53,512Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$125,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓16.8%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
17%
18–24
16%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads16.8% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.1%)
HS Graduate709 (65%)
Some College106 (9.7%)
Associates81 (7.4%)
Bachelors79 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree104 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 65%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad65.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,512 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$125,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units986
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About West Hamlin, WV

West Hamlin is a city in West Virginia, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,874 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, West Hamlin is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,512 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Hamlin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Hamlin is less-educated. 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Hamlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25571 1,874 $53,512 $125,300 $720 0.4% 16.8% 71.7%