City

Williamson, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Mingo County  ·  West Virginia

👥4,485Population
💰$29,355Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$89,900Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Black: 5.6%Other: 6%Race
White87.8%
Black5.6%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty28.0% ▲ 180% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,151 (41%)
Some College498 (17.7%)
Associates425 (15.1%)
Bachelors297 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree434 (15.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 41%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
HS Grad41.0%
Some College17.7%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54%Renter: 46%Tenure
Owner54.0%
Renter46.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,355 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$89,900 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$558/mo
Total Housing Units2,450
Vacant Units510

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Williamson, WV

Williamson is a city in West Virginia, located in Mingo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,485 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Williamson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,355 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Williamson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $558 per month.

The population of Williamson is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Williamson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25661 4,485 $29,355 $89,900 $558 9.8% 26.1% 54.0%