Zip code 25063: Duck, West Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 25063
25063 is a rural zip code in Duck, West Virginia (Braxton County), covering 74 sq mi of land. About 1,309 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 53.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $61,731 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $136,500, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 25% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 25063 compares
- 99thU.S. 10% · WV 6.8%27th of 650 in WV
- Unemployment rate12.8%98thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%97th of 652 in WV
- Median age53.597thU.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7148th of 661 in WV
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · WV 21%173rd of 663 in WV
- Housing vacancy19.3%93rdU.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%274th of 661 in WV
- Homeownership rate85.2%89thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%291st of 661 in WV
- Average commute32.5 min85thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min172nd of 485 in WV
- 84thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.47199th of 656 in WV
- Poverty rate15.7%72ndU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%351st of 661 in WV
- Per capita income$39,16447thU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203102nd of 659 in WV
- Veterans5.4%44thU.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%409th of 663 in WV
- 32ndU.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%385th of 650 in WV
- Median earnings per worker$41,76428thU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162280th of 615 in WV
- Median household income$61,73123rdU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608200th of 540 in WV
- 22ndU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%368th of 662 in WV
- Government workers10.1%19thU.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%491st of 650 in WV
- Work from home6.4%13thU.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%269th of 650 in WV
- Broadband access84.5%11thWeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%350th of 661 in WV
- Median home value$136,5007thU.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600250th of 550 in WV
- 5thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%391st of 662 in WV
- Residents under 1813.3%5thU.S. 22% · WV 20%502nd of 663 in WV
- Population1,3092ndU.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373251st of 663 in WV
- Population density18/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi540th of 663 in WV
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3365th of 663 in WV
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%290th of 663 in WV
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%399th of 499 in WV
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%274th of 650 in WV
| Measure | 25063 | Braxton | WV | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 24.7% | 9% | 6.8% | 10% | 27th of 650 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 12.8% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 97th of 652 | |
| Median age | 53.5 | 46.6 | 42.7 | 38.9 | 148th of 661 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27.9% | 24.9% | 21% | 17.2% | 173rd of 663 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19.3% | 23.3% | 15.4% | 10.1% | 274th of 661 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.2% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 65.2% | 291st of 661 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.5 min | 33.6 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 172nd of 485 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.487 | 0.431 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 99th of 656 | |
| Poverty rate | 15.7% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 351st of 661 | |
| Per capita income | $39,164 | $25,639 | $34,203 | $44,673 | 102nd of 659 | |
| Veterans | 5.4% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 409th of 663 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.3% | 8.2% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 385th of 650 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,764 | $39,732 | $43,162 | $49,666 | 280th of 615 | |
| Median household income | $61,731 | $50,331 | $59,608 | $80,734 | 200th of 540 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4% | 8.5% | 6% | 8.4% | 368th of 662 | |
| Government workers | 10.1% | 21.6% | 20.3% | 14.5% | 491st of 650 | |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 15.1% | 269th of 650 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.5% | 79.8% | 86.1% | 91% | 350th of 661 | |
| Median home value | $136,500 | $117,900 | $162,600 | $332,700 | 250th of 550 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.9% | 14.4% | 24.1% | 35.7% | 391st of 662 | |
| Residents under 18 | 13.3% | 18.4% | 20% | 22% | 502nd of 663 | |
| Population | 1,309 | 12,208 | 1,778,373 | 334,922,499 | 251st of 663 | |
| Population density | 18/sq mi | 24/sq mi | 74/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 540th of 663 | |
| Diversity index | 6.4 | 23.8 | 19.3 | 61.4 | 365th of 663 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.1% | 1.8% | 14.1% | 290th of 663 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 36.1% | 48.9% | 51.1% | 399th of 499 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 274th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White97%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 576
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 64.9%
- Married couples
- 55.6%
- Living alone
- 35.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.4%
- Male / female
- 54% / 46%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 714
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Vacant
- 19.3%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 25063 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,556 | $74,888 |
| Service | $15,227 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,045 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $52,353 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $21,811 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.1%
- Households with broadband
- 84.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 39.4%
- No internet access
- 10.9%
- Without health insurance
- 4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Duck
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Braxton County
- Center point
- 38.5761° N, 80.9230° W
- Land area
- 74 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
25063 spans 3 counties
- Braxton County57% of land
- Clay County41% of land
- Nicholas County2% of land
Zip codes near 25063
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26623 | Frametown, WV | 6.1 mi | $60,761 |
| 26617 | Dille, WV | 6.1 mi | $56,250 |
| 25141 | Nebo, WV | 6.6 mi | $57,321 |
| 25113 | Ivydale, WV | 6.8 mi | — |
| 25211 | Widen, WV | 7.7 mi | $19,659 |
| 25285 | Wallback, WV | 10 mi | $53,125 |
| 25235 | Chloe, WV | 11 mi | $52,070 |
| 25043 | Clay, WV | 11 mi | — |
| 26624 | Gassaway, WV | 11 mi | $47,083 |
| 26636 | Rosedale, WV | 12 mi | $40,938 |
| 26629 | Little Birch, WV | 12 mi | — |
| 25133 | Maysel, WV | 12 mi | $35,114 |
Zip codes like 25063 elsewhere
Questions about 25063
What city is zip code 25063?
25063 is assigned to Duck, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 25063 in?
25063 is mostly in Braxton County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 25063?
About 1,309 people live in 25063, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 25063 in?
25063 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 25063?
The median household income in 25063 is $61,731.
What zip codes are near 25063?
The closest zip codes to 25063 are 26623, 26617, 25141, 25113, 25211.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25063, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.