City

Saxon, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Raleigh County  ·  West Virginia

👥221Population
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$115,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓67.2%College Grads▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 34.4% Female 65.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
25–44
44%
65+
39%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.20
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads67.2% ▲ 73% above avg
HS Graduate15 (8.2%)
Some College31 (16.9%)
Associates14 (7.7%)
Bachelors40 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree83 (45.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 8.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 21.9%Graduate: 45.4%Edu
HS Grad8.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors21.9%
Graduate45.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
45%
$150k–$200k
33%

Financials

Median Home Value$115,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Total Housing Units87
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$75k–$100k
55%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Over 45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
50%
About Saxon, WV

Saxon is a city in West Virginia, located in Raleigh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 221 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

The real estate market in Saxon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saxon is highly educated. 67.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saxon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.