City

White Sulphur Springs, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenbrier County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,082Population
💰$49,688Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$124,000Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 5.3%Asian: 0%Other: 1.6%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black5.3%
Asian0.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
30%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate1,167 (33.9%)
Some College432 (12.6%)
Associates554 (16.1%)
Bachelors466 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree822 (23.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
HS Grad33.9%
Some College12.6%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,688 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$124,000 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$794/mo
Total Housing Units3,182
Vacant Units924

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About White Sulphur Springs, WV

White Sulphur Springs is a city in West Virginia, located in Greenbrier County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,082 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, White Sulphur Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,688 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in White Sulphur Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $794 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of White Sulphur Springs is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.71%).

White Sulphur Springs, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in White Sulphur Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24986 5,082 $49,688 $124,000 $794 4.4% 37.4% 73.4%