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Matheny, WV
Census-designated place in Wyoming County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 24860.
Population
586
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
167
ZIP codes
1
Matheny and its ZIP codes
Matheny at a glance
- Matheny is about 2.3 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,100.
Local data for Matheny, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Matheny, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$160,100
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
51.5
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (306), German Americans (168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Matheny.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,600
4,303 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,314
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $6,592 per person
PPP loans
$22.1K
2 loans, 5 jobs reported
How people get to work
Matheny, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit19.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Matheny, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
293
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Matheny, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Matheny
1 in or overlapping Matheny. Population shown
Cities near Matheny
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OceanaTown | 2.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Glen ForkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.1 |
| BrentonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| KopperstonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| PinevilleTown | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| New RichmondCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BoltCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| ItmannCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| DavyTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| MalloryCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| RobinetteCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| MullensCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| JusticeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| CorinneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| AmherstdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| GilbertTown | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Matheny, WV in?
- Matheny is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Matheny, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Matheny include 24860.
- What is the population of Matheny, WV?
- About 586 people live in Matheny, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Matheny?
- Nearby places include Oceana (2.6 mi), Glen Fork (4.2 mi), Brenton (4.6 mi), Kopperston (6.3 mi), Pineville (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023