City

Wharncliffe, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mingo County  ·  West Virginia

👥485Population
💰$25,333Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$81,000Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓7.4%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Other: 10.1%Race
White89.9%
Other10.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
33%
18–24
8%
25–44
13%
45–64
20%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty55.9% ▲ 459% above avg
College Grads7.4% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (7.4%)
HS Graduate149 (85.1%)
Graduate Degree13 (7.4%)

Education

No HS: 7.4%HS Grad: 85.1%Graduate: 7.4%Edu
No HS7.4%
HS Grad85.1%
Graduate7.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,333 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$81,000 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units302
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–$50k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
18%
Over 45 min
70%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
69%
About Wharncliffe, WV

Wharncliffe is a city in West Virginia, located in Mingo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 485 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Wharncliffe is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,333 is well below the national average. Approximately 55.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wharncliffe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wharncliffe is less-educated. 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wharncliffe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25651 485 $25,333 $81,000 0.0% 7.4% 76.4%