Bachelor's Degree or Higher (% of Over 25) by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — West Virginia

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Higher concentrations of bachelor's degree attainment cluster around the state's university towns and metropolitan areas, with Morgantown (north-central), Charleston (south-central), and the Eastern Panhandle near the Virginia border standing out with rates exceeding 40-50%. Much of southern West Virginia and the rural interior displays significantly lower educational attainment, with many zip codes falling below 10%, reflecting the persistent urban-rural divide in the state. The northern panhandle and areas along major interstate corridors show moderate attainment levels in the 15-25% range, serving as transitional zones between the university-anchored hubs and the more economically distressed coalfield regions.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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