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Piney View, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Population
986
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
243
ZIP codes
0
Piney View and its ZIP codes
Piney View at a glance
- Piney View is about 3.3 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,422 a year, 11% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,800 (39% below West Virginia).
Local data for Piney View, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Piney View, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,422
Poverty rate
1.5%
Median home value
$98,800
Homeownership
86.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
54.0
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (133), German Americans (60), Italian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Piney View.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,486
32,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,961
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $8,852 per person
How people get to work
Piney View, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Piney View, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 24°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Piney View, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Piney View
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.9 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.8 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.5 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4.2 |
| BeckleyCity | 5.3 mi | 9.5 |
| Mount HopeCity | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MabscottTown | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.4 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.9 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.6 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Piney View, WV in?
- Piney View is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Piney View, WV?
- About 986 people live in Piney View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Piney View?
- Nearby places include Stanaford (2 mi), Prince (3.5 mi), Prosperity (4.2 mi), Sprague (4.3 mi), Bradley (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023