Zip code 25051: Costa, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25051?

25051 is assigned to Costa, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25051 in?

25051 is in Boone County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25051?

About 117 people live in 25051, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25051?

The median household income in 25051 is $48,672.

Q: What zip codes are near 25051?

The closest zip codes to 25051 are 25142, 25154, 25165, 25009, 25169.

Residential delivery areaBoone CountyEastern Time

Population

117

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

264 people/sq mi

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

About 25051

25051 is a small-town zip code in Costa, West Virginia (Boone County), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 117 people live here, or 264 per square mile. The median resident is 66 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 $48,672 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in education; healthcare; and construction and repair. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 25051 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 117 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age66
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.721st of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%2nd of 661 in WV
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%2nd of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older50.4%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%25th of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers20.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%108th of 650 in WV
Government workers60.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%22nd of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers18.9%
97th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%46th of 650 in WV
Poverty rate22.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%218th of 661 in WV
Median earnings per worker$47,930
49th
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162162nd of 615 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher27.4%
40th
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%106th of 662 in WV
Per capita income$36,397
39th
U.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203134th of 659 in WV
Population density264/sq mi
24th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi98th of 663 in WV
Median household income$48,672
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608363rd of 540 in WV
Diversity index11.2
5th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3255th of 663 in WV
Population117
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373648th of 663 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%426th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%437th of 652 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%520th of 662 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%562nd of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%255th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%591st of 661 in WV
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%616th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%236th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.280
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471582nd of 656 in WV

Measure	25051	Boone	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Median age	66	45.3	42.7	38.9	99th	21st of 661
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	81.3%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	2nd of 661
Broadband accessStrength	100%	86.8%	86.1%	91%	99th	2nd of 661
Residents 65 and older	50.4%	22.1%	21%	17.2%	99th	25th of 663
Healthcare workers	20.8%	16.2%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	108th of 650
Government workers	60.4%	20.6%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	22nd of 650
Self-employed workers	18.9%	4.9%	6.8%	10%	97th	46th of 650
Poverty rateWeakness	22.2%	16.2%	16.7%	12.5%	88th	218th of 661
Median earnings per worker	$47,930	$43,911	$43,162	$49,666	49th	162nd of 615
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.4%	11.5%	24.1%	35.7%	40th	106th of 662
Per capita income	$36,397	$28,780	$34,203	$44,673	39th	134th of 659
Population density	264/sq mi	42/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	24th	98th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,672	$57,093	$59,608	$80,734	8th	363rd of 540
Diversity index	11.2	5.7	19.3	61.4	5th	255th of 663
Population	117	21,026	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	648th of 663
Work from home	0%	5.9%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	426th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.9%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	437th of 652
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	4.6%	6%	8.4%	1st	520th of 662
Veterans	0%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	562nd of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.5%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	255th of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	21.9%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	591st of 661
Residents under 18	0%	20.5%	20%	22%	1st	616th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.3%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	236th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.280	0.425	0.471	0.483	1st	582nd 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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

50%

55–64

50%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

65 and over

50.4%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

11.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 84
Average household size: 1.4
Family households: 41.7%
Married couples: 41.7%
Living alone: 58.3%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 36% / 64%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

50%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

25051

$48,672

Boone Co.

$57,093

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,397

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.280

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25051

—

Boone Co.

$93,100

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25051

—

Boone Co.

$837

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

38%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 84
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

21%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

20–29

30–44

60%

45–59

60+

19%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

60%

Healthcare

21%

Construction and repair

19%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

60%

Health care and social assistance

21%

Construction

19%

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

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

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$47,930

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

18.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

60.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

20.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25051	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

High school

56%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

27%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.9%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Costa
State: West Virginia
County: Boone County
Center point: 38.1570° N, 81.7098° W
Land area: 0.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 25051

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25142	Nellis, WV	1.8 mi	130	$86,146	$213,200
25154	Peytona, WV	2.5 mi	1,085	$67,243	$106,900
25165	Racine, WV	3.1 mi	616	$48,102	$114,500
25009	Ashford, WV	3.4 mi	870	$66,042	$81,600
25169	Ridgeview, WV	3.5 mi	415	$40,417	—
25024	Bloomingrose, WV	4.7 mi	452	—	$83,000
25529	Julian, WV	5.9 mi	1,027	$55,769	$83,600
25107	Hernshaw, WV	5.9 mi	306	—	$90,000
25081	Foster, WV	6.3 mi	1,084	$108,125	$166,700
25003	Alum Creek, WV	7.5 mi	1,975	$64,631	$114,900
25315	Charleston, WV	7.9 mi	3,286	$55,083	$90,200
25181	Seth, WV	8.3 mi	1,457	$46,705	$91,900

Questions about 25051

What city is zip code 25051?

25051 is assigned to Costa, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25051 in?

25051 is in Boone County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25051?

About 117 people live in 25051, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25051 in?

25051 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25051?

The median household income in 25051 is $48,672.

What zip codes are near 25051?

The closest zip codes to 25051 are 25142, 25154, 25165, 25009, 25169.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25051, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.