Zip code 25043: Clay, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25043?

25043 is assigned to Clay, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25043 in?

25043 is mostly in Clay County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 25043?

About 1,165 people live in 25043, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 25043?

The closest zip codes to 25043 are 25133, 25211, 25019, 25111, 26671.

Residential delivery areaClay CountyEastern Time

Population

1,165

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$74K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$659/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

98 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 25043

25043 is a rural zip code in Clay, West Virginia (Clay County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 1,165 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 30.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

47.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $73,500. 57% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $659 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.3 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and sales.

How 25043 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate47.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%50th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate18.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%61st of 652 in WV
Housing vacancy40.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%68th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters88.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%84th of 499 in WV
Residents under 1835.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%45th of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers22.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%93rd of 650 in WV
Government workers69.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%15th of 650 in WV
Average commute33.3 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min155th of 485 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.471
77th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471132nd of 656 in WV
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%394th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate56.9%
27th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%621st of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate4.5%
27th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%339th of 662 in WV
Residents 65 and older12.6%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%572nd of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$39,595
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162330th of 615 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher17.3%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%269th of 662 in WV
Broadband access84.5%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%349th of 661 in WV
Median age30.9
5th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7604th of 661 in WV
Per capita income$18,982
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203564th of 659 in WV
Median gross rent$659
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872233rd of 297 in WV
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%220th of 663 in WV
Population1,165
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373275th of 663 in WV
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi596th of 663 in WV
Median home value$73,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600479th of 550 in WV
Work from home0.3%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%421st of 650 in WV
Diversity index2.2
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3458th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%273rd of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%449th of 650 in WV

Measure	25043	Clay	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	47.6%	26.4%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	50th of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	18.2%	11.9%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	61st of 652
Housing vacancy	40.8%	25%	15.4%	10.1%	99th	68th of 661
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	88.7%	67.1%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	84th of 499
Residents under 18	35.1%	21.8%	20%	22%	99th	45th of 663
Healthcare workers	22.6%	15.1%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	93rd of 650
Government workers	69.3%	28.7%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	15th of 650
Average commuteWeakness	33.3 min	45.4 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	88th	155th of 485
Income inequality (Gini)	0.471	0.477	0.471	0.483	77th	132nd of 656
Veterans	5.7%	6.1%	7.4%	6.2%	48th	394th of 663
Homeownership rate	56.9%	76%	74.9%	65.2%	27th	621st of 661
Uninsured rate	4.5%	5.8%	6%	8.4%	27th	339th of 662
Residents 65 and older	12.6%	22.4%	21%	17.2%	21st	572nd of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,595	$39,259	$43,162	$49,666	20th	330th of 615
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.3%	11.3%	24.1%	35.7%	14th	269th of 662
Broadband accessWeakness	84.5%	84%	86.1%	91%	11th	349th of 661
Median age	30.9	45.4	42.7	38.9	5th	604th of 661
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,982	$24,781	$34,203	$44,673	2nd	564th of 659
Median gross rent	$659	$651	$872	$1,413	2nd	233rd of 297
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	0%	1.8%	14.1%	2nd	220th of 663
Population	1,165	7,835	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	275th of 663
Population density	12/sq mi	23/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	596th of 663
Median home value	$73,500	$109,100	$162,600	$332,700	1st	479th of 550
Work from home	0.3%	7.4%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	421st of 650
Diversity index	2.2	6.2	19.3	61.4	1st	458th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	273rd of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	4.5%	6.8%	10%	1st	449th of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

34%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

25%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.9

Under 18

35.1%

65 and over

12.6%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0.2%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

2.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.2%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 413
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 73.6%
Married couples: 45%
Living alone: 22.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

25%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

0.7%

$200k+

Median household income

25043

—

Clay Co.

$42,318

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,982

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

47.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.471

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25043

$73,500

Clay Co.

$109,100

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25043

$659

Clay Co.

$651

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

54%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 698
Owner-occupied: 56.9%
Vacant: 40.8%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 88.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 84.2%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

97%

Carpooled

0.3%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.3%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

63%

30–44

45–59

60+

18%

Average commute

33.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

18.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

39%

Healthcare

23%

Sales

11%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

58%

Retail

12%

Public administration

10%

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,595

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

69.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25043	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,871	$74,888
Service	$78,125	$26,804
Sales and office	$9,167	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,429	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

48%

Some college

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
Households with broadband: 84.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.5%
No internet access: 13.6%
Without health insurance: 4.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Clay
State: West Virginia
County: Clay County
Center point: 38.4258° N, 81.0032° W
Land area: 98 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

25043 spans 2 counties

Clay County87% of land
Nicholas County13% of land

Zip codes near 25043

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25133	Maysel, WV	6.3 mi	441	$35,114	$141,700
25211	Widen, WV	6.9 mi	100	$19,659	—
25019	Bickmore, WV	7.1 mi	666	$32,102	$60,600
25111	Indore, WV	8.3 mi	227	$56,591	$95,900
26671	Gilboa, WV	8.9 mi	459	$51,050	$108,000
25113	Ivydale, WV	9.1 mi	655	—	$67,800
25285	Wallback, WV	9.5 mi	825	$53,125	$188,400
26617	Dille, WV	11 mi	763	$56,250	—
26651	Summersville, WV	11 mi	9,067	$62,955	$179,700
25088	Glen, WV	11 mi	151	$41,042	—
25063	Duck, WV	11 mi	1,309	$61,731	$136,500
25030	Bomont, WV	12 mi	537	$72,614	—

Questions about 25043

What city is zip code 25043?

25043 is assigned to Clay, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25043 in?

25043 is mostly in Clay County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 25043?

About 1,165 people live in 25043, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25043 in?

25043 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 25043?

The closest zip codes to 25043 are 25133, 25211, 25019, 25111, 26671.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25043, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.