Zip code 25140: Naoma, West Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 25140
25140 is a rural zip code in Naoma, West Virginia (Raleigh County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 1,321 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 34.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
52.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $36,400. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.2 minutes each way, and 0% 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.
How 25140 compares
- Poverty rate52.5%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%40th of 661 in WV
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%134th of 499 in WV
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.47158th of 656 in WV
- 87thU.S. 17.2% · WV 21%295th of 663 in WV
- Housing vacancy13.6%84thU.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%403rd of 661 in WV
- Average commute29.2 min70thU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min249th of 485 in WV
- Homeownership rate67.1%46thU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%569th of 661 in WV
- Uninsured rate4.4%26thU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%348th of 662 in WV
- Median age34.820thU.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7568th of 661 in WV
- Residents under 1816.7%13thU.S. 22% · WV 20%418th of 663 in WV
- Median earnings per worker$31,8464thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162491st of 615 in WV
- Population density24/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi482nd of 663 in WV
- 3rdU.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%532nd of 650 in WV
- Population1,3212ndU.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373250th of 663 in WV
- 2ndU.S. 10% · WV 6.8%344th of 650 in WV
- Per capita income$14,5061stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203619th of 659 in WV
- Median home value$36,4001stU.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600537th of 550 in WV
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%558th of 662 in WV
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%592nd of 650 in WV
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%588th of 652 in WV
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3475th of 663 in WV
- Broadband access58.8%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%610th of 661 in WV
- Veterans0.9%1stU.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%553rd of 663 in WV
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%551st of 663 in WV
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%539th of 650 in WV
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%496th of 650 in WV
| Measure | 25140 | Raleigh | WV | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 52.5% | 22.8% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 40th of 661 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 65.6% | 54.1% | 48.9% | 51.1% | 134th of 499 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.524 | 0.490 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 58th of 656 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.9% | 22.1% | 21% | 17.2% | 295th of 663 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.6% | 16.2% | 15.4% | 10.1% | 403rd of 661 | |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 23.6 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 249th of 485 | |
| Homeownership rate | 67.1% | 75.3% | 74.9% | 65.2% | 569th of 661 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.4% | 4.2% | 6% | 8.4% | 348th of 662 | |
| Median age | 34.8 | 42.9 | 42.7 | 38.9 | 568th of 661 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.7% | 21% | 20% | 22% | 418th of 663 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $31,846 | $40,929 | $43,162 | $49,666 | 491st of 615 | |
| Population density | 24/sq mi | 121/sq mi | 74/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 482nd of 663 | |
| Government workers | 6.5% | 20.5% | 20.3% | 14.5% | 532nd of 650 | |
| Population | 1,321 | 73,195 | 1,778,373 | 334,922,499 | 250th of 663 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.8% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 10% | 344th of 650 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $14,506 | $28,797 | $34,203 | $44,673 | 619th of 659 | |
| Median home value | $36,400 | $150,900 | $162,600 | $332,700 | 537th of 550 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 3.1% | 22.5% | 24.1% | 35.7% | 558th of 662 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 15.1% | 592nd of 650 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 5% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 588th of 652 | |
| Diversity index | 1.4 | 23.8 | 19.3 | 61.4 | 475th of 663 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 58.8% | 76.3% | 86.1% | 91% | 610th of 661 | |
| Veterans | 0.9% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 553rd of 663 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 14.1% | 551st of 663 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 539th of 650 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.1% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 496th 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
- White99%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.7%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 432
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Family households
- 63.2%
- Married couples
- 52.5%
- Living alone
- 34.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0.9%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 500
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Vacant
- 13.6%
- Median year built
- 1970
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 65.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 25140 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $6,786 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $31,308 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $66,074 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $25,588 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 43.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1%
- Households with broadband
- 58.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 46.8%
- No internet access
- 38.7%
- Without health insurance
- 4.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Naoma
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Raleigh County
- Center point
- 37.8399° N, 81.4985° W
- Land area
- 56 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 25140
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25007 | Arnett, WV | 3.9 mi | $38,177 |
| 25062 | Dry Creek, WV | 4.5 mi | — |
| 25180 | Saxon, WV | 4.8 mi | — |
| 25174 | Rock Creek, WV | 5.1 mi | — |
| 25817 | Bolt, WV | 6.6 mi | — |
| 24870 | Oceana, WV | 7.4 mi | $45,011 |
| 25839 | Fairdale, WV | 7.4 mi | — |
| 24854 | Kopperston, WV | 7.6 mi | $28,385 |
| 25208 | Wharton, WV | 7.7 mi | $41,406 |
| 25844 | Glen Daniel, WV | 8 mi | $30,526 |
| 25048 | Colcord, WV | 8.3 mi | $41,179 |
| 25209 | Whitesville, WV | 8.4 mi | $48,674 |
Questions about 25140
What city is zip code 25140?
25140 is assigned to Naoma, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 25140 in?
25140 is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of 25140?
About 1,321 people live in 25140, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 25140 in?
25140 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 25140?
The closest zip codes to 25140 are 25007, 25062, 25180, 25174, 25817.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25140, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.