Zip code 25159: Poca, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25159?

25159 is assigned to Poca, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25159 in?

25159 is in Putnam County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25159?

About 3,656 people live in 25159, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25159?

The median household income in 25159 is $56,517.

Q: What zip codes are near 25159?

The closest zip codes to 25159 are 25011, 25109, 25168, 25569, 25213.

Residential delivery areaPutnam CountyEastern Time

Population

3,656

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$160K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$634/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

34 sq mi

107 people/sq mi

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

About 25159

25159 is a small-town zip code in Poca, West Virginia (Putnam County), covering 34 sq mi of land. About 3,656 people live here, or 107 per square mile. The median resident is 44.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,517 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $160,000, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $634 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 25159 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters79%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%97th of 499 in WV
Self-employed workers17.6%
95th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%55th of 650 in WV
Veterans9.4%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%193rd of 663 in WV
Median age44.4
83rd
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7361st of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate7%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%212th of 652 in WV
Homeownership rate79.9%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%397th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older19.9%
73rd
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%391st of 663 in WV
Poverty rate14.1%
66th
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%397th of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.448
61st
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471193rd of 656 in WV
Housing vacancy7.9%
60th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%528th of 661 in WV
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%422nd of 650 in WV
Uninsured rate7%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%234th of 662 in WV
Average commute26 min
50th
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min328th of 485 in WV
Work from home12.4%
48th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%110th of 650 in WV
Per capita income$33,919
30th
U.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203184th of 659 in WV
Residents under 1819.2%
26th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%336th of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%411th of 650 in WV
Median household income$56,517
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608259th of 540 in WV
Broadband access86.3%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%308th of 661 in WV
Population density107/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi188th of 663 in WV
Median home value$160,000
12th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600172nd of 550 in WV
Median earnings per worker$35,702
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162421st of 615 in WV
Population3,656
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373114th of 663 in WV
Diversity index12.9
6th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3215th of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher12.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%384th of 662 in WV
Median gross rent$634
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872243rd of 297 in WV
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%244th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%533rd of 650 in WV

Measure	25159	Putnam	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	79%	43.8%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	97th of 499
Self-employed workers	17.6%	7.1%	6.8%	10%	95th	55th of 650
Veterans	9.4%	8%	7.4%	6.2%	87th	193rd of 663
Median age	44.4	42.6	42.7	38.9	83rd	361st of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	7%	3.1%	5.4%	5.2%	80th	212th of 652
Homeownership rate	79.9%	81.8%	74.9%	65.2%	78th	397th of 661
Residents 65 and older	19.9%	19.7%	21%	17.2%	73rd	391st of 663
Poverty rate	14.1%	10.6%	16.7%	12.5%	66th	397th of 661
Income inequality (Gini)	0.448	0.432	0.471	0.483	61st	193rd of 656
Housing vacancy	7.9%	6.9%	15.4%	10.1%	60th	528th of 661
Government workers	14.8%	16.5%	20.3%	14.5%	58th	422nd of 650
Uninsured rate	7%	5.6%	6%	8.4%	52nd	234th of 662
Average commute	26 min	27.3 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	50th	328th of 485
Work from home	12.4%	10.6%	9.1%	15.1%	48th	110th of 650
Per capita income	$33,919	$41,822	$34,203	$44,673	30th	184th of 659
Residents under 18	19.2%	21.5%	20%	22%	26th	336th of 663
Healthcare workers	7.2%	12.1%	12.5%	9.7%	18th	411th of 650
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,517	$79,527	$59,608	$80,734	16th	259th of 540
Broadband accessWeakness	86.3%	87.8%	86.1%	91%	16th	308th of 661
Population density	107/sq mi	165/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	188th of 663
Median home value	$160,000	$223,300	$162,600	$332,700	12th	172nd of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,702	$53,172	$43,162	$49,666	10th	421st of 615
Population	3,656	57,177	1,778,373	334,922,499	6th	114th of 663
Diversity index	12.9	12.2	19.3	61.4	6th	215th of 663
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.2%	29.1%	24.1%	35.7%	5th	384th of 662
Median gross rent	$634	$952	$872	$1,413	2nd	243rd of 297
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	1.4%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	244th of 663
Tech workers	0%	2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	533rd 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

14%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.4

Under 18

19.2%

65 and over

19.9%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black2%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

12.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.2%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,581
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 61%
Married couples: 49%
Living alone: 34.7%
Veterans (of adults): 9.4%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

25%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

25159

$56,517

Putnam Co.

$79,527

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,919

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.448

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25159

$160,000

Putnam Co.

$223,300

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25159

$634

Putnam Co.

$952

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,717
Owner-occupied: 79.9%
Vacant: 7.9%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 79%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 61.9%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

31%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Office and admin

13%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

Production

Healthcare

Management

Construction and repair

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Retail

15%

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Construction

Other services

Education

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$35,702

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

17.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25159	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,750	$74,888
Service	$14,766	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,276	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$73,043	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,570	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

53%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Households with broadband: 86.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.1%
No internet access: 8.7%
Without health insurance: 7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Poca
State: West Virginia
County: Putnam County
Center point: 38.5236° N, 81.7889° W
Land area: 34 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Poca2% of zip
Raymond City (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 25159

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25011	Bancroft, WV	2.4 mi	647	$94,375	$133,600
25109	Hometown, WV	3.9 mi	756	$28,876	$142,600
25168	Red House, WV	5.5 mi	2,330	$101,660	$207,200
25569	Teays, WV · PO box	6 mi	—	—	—
25213	Winfield, WV	6.8 mi	6,224	$100,711	$268,600
25124	Liberty, WV	6.9 mi	1,514	$50,597	$179,200
25143	Nitro, WV	7.3 mi	8,714	$53,205	$128,600
25070	Eleanor, WV	7.9 mi	1,875	$78,578	$249,100
25560	Scott Depot, WV	8 mi	9,303	$103,160	$270,900
25313	Charleston, WV	8.3 mi	11,760	$64,385	$156,100
25320	Charleston, WV	8.9 mi	4,595	$58,629	$164,800
25312	Charleston, WV	9.2 mi	10,047	$57,246	$133,100

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Questions about 25159

What city is zip code 25159?

25159 is assigned to Poca, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25159 in?

25159 is in Putnam County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25159?

About 3,656 people live in 25159, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25159 in?

25159 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25159?

The median household income in 25159 is $56,517.

What zip codes are near 25159?

The closest zip codes to 25159 are 25011, 25109, 25168, 25569, 25213.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25159, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.