Zip code 25048: Colcord, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25048?

25048 is assigned to Colcord, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25048 in?

25048 is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25048?

About 351 people live in 25048, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25048?

The median household income in 25048 is $41,179.

Q: What zip codes are near 25048?

The closest zip codes to 25048 are 25060, 25008, 25062, 25209, 25174.

Residential delivery areaRaleigh CountyEastern Time

Population

351

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$41K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$41K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$827/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.9 sq mi

60 people/sq mi

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

About 25048

25048 is a small-town zip code in Colcord, West Virginia (Raleigh County), covering 5.9 sq mi of land. About 351 people live here, or 60 per square mile. The median resident is 23.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $41,179 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 51.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $41,300, or 1.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 52% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $827 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and sales. 62% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 30% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 25048 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 351 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate51.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%41st of 661 in WV
Work from home67.9%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%4th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate38.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%16th of 652 in WV
Residents under 1835.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%41st of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers62.3%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%10th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers62.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%5th of 650 in WV
Government workers24.5%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%220th of 650 in WV
Veterans11.1%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%132nd of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy18.3%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%299th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older17.7%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%463rd of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher23.8%
31st
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%146th of 662 in WV
Homeownership rate52.2%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%640th of 661 in WV
Broadband access85.1%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%334th of 661 in WV
Population density60/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi275th of 663 in WV
Median gross rent$827
8th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872132nd of 297 in WV
Rent-burdened renters31.8%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%317th of 499 in WV
Median household income$41,179
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608435th of 540 in WV
Diversity index9.3
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3288th of 663 in WV
Population351
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373522nd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$9,759
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203647th of 659 in WV
Median home value$41,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600533rd of 550 in WV
Median age23.7
1st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7639th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%619th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%549th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$4,508
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162615th of 615 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%537th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.314
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471546th of 656 in WV

Measure	25048	Raleigh	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	51.9%	22.8%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	41st of 661
Work from home	67.9%	8.4%	9.1%	15.1%	99th	4th of 650
Unemployment rateWeakness	38.4%	5%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	16th of 652
Residents under 18	35.6%	21%	20%	22%	99th	41st of 663
Healthcare workers	62.3%	14.3%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	10th of 650
Self-employed workers	62.3%	7.2%	6.8%	10%	99th	5th of 650
Government workers	24.5%	20.5%	20.3%	14.5%	94th	220th of 650
Veterans	11.1%	6.4%	7.4%	6.2%	93rd	132nd of 663
Housing vacancy	18.3%	16.2%	15.4%	10.1%	92nd	299th of 661
Residents 65 and older	17.7%	22.1%	21%	17.2%	58th	463rd of 663
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.8%	22.5%	24.1%	35.7%	31st	146th of 662
Homeownership rateWeakness	52.2%	75.3%	74.9%	65.2%	20th	640th of 661
Broadband accessWeakness	85.1%	76.3%	86.1%	91%	12th	334th of 661
Population density	60/sq mi	121/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	275th of 663
Median gross rent	$827	$902	$872	$1,413	8th	132nd of 297
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.8%	54.1%	48.9%	51.1%	6th	317th of 499
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,179	$52,150	$59,608	$80,734	4th	435th of 540
Diversity index	9.3	23.8	19.3	61.4	3rd	288th of 663
Population	351	73,195	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	522nd of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$9,759	$28,797	$34,203	$44,673	1st	647th of 659
Median home value	$41,300	$150,900	$162,600	$332,700	1st	533rd of 550
Median age	23.7	42.9	42.7	38.9	1st	639th of 661
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	4.2%	6%	8.4%	1st	619th of 662
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.5%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	549th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$4,508	$40,929	$43,162	$49,666	1st	615th of 615
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	537th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.314	0.490	0.471	0.483	1st	546th of 656

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

20%

Under 5

16%

5–17

17%

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

23.7

Under 18

35.6%

65 and over

17.7%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

9.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

46.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

70%

Spanish

30%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 67
Average household size: 5.2
Family households: 85.1%
Married couples: 59.7%
Living alone: 14.9%
Veterans (of adults): 11.1%
Male / female: 33% / 67%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

58%

$50–75k

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

25048

$41,179

Raleigh Co.

$52,150

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$9,759

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

51.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.314

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25048

$41,300

Raleigh Co.

$150,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25048

$827

Raleigh Co.

$902

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 82
Owner-occupied: 52.2%
Vacant: 18.3%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 13.6%
Home value to income: 1.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

32%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

68%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

100%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

38.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

62%

Construction and repair

32%

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

62%

Retail

30%

Agriculture and mining

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$4,508

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

62.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25048	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

45%

High school

15%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 55.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.9%
Households with broadband: 85.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.1%
No internet access: 14.9%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Colcord
State: West Virginia
County: Raleigh County
Center point: 37.9473° N, 81.4308° W
Land area: 5.9 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Dorothy (unincorporated)2% of zip
Colcord (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 25048

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25060	Dorothy, WV	2.7 mi	36	—	—
25008	Artie, WV	4.7 mi	113	—	—
25062	Dry Creek, WV	4.7 mi	233	—	—
25209	Whitesville, WV	5.1 mi	539	$48,674	$90,500
25174	Rock Creek, WV	5.7 mi	204	—	$66,900
25044	Clear Creek, WV	7 mi	324	$57,750	$110,100
25148	Orgas, WV	7.5 mi	587	$69,115	$57,200
25075	Eskdale, WV	7.9 mi	660	$68,083	$25,700
25193	Sylvester, WV	8.1 mi	230	$74,286	$77,100
25140	Naoma, WV	8.3 mi	1,321	—	$36,400
25007	Arnett, WV	8.5 mi	687	$38,177	$245,000
25083	Gallagher, WV	9.1 mi	439	$32,792	$56,200

Questions about 25048

What city is zip code 25048?

25048 is assigned to Colcord, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25048 in?

25048 is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25048?

About 351 people live in 25048, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25048 in?

25048 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25048?

The median household income in 25048 is $41,179.

What zip codes are near 25048?

The closest zip codes to 25048 are 25060, 25008, 25062, 25209, 25174.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25048, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.