City

Widen, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  West Virginia

👥129Population
💰$22,228Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$14,500Median Home Value▼ 95% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Other: 17.8%Race
White82.2%
Other17.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
24%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate49 (65.3%)
Some College6 (8%)
Graduate Degree20 (26.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 65.3%Some College: 8%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
HS Grad65.3%
Some College8.0%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
85%
$50k–$100k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,228 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$14,500 ▼ 95% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–$50k
29%
$75k–$100k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
59%
About Widen, WV

Widen is a city in West Virginia, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 129 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Widen is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,228 is well below the national average.

The real estate market in Widen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $14,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Widen is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Widen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25211 129 $22,228 $14,500 0.0% 26.7% 100.0%