25503
Zip code 25503: Ashton, West Virginia
Population
837
Median household income
—
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$69K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
—
U.S. $1,413
Median age
40.2
U.S. 38.9
Land area
15 sq mi
55 people/sq mi
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 25503
25503 is a small-town zip code in Ashton, West Virginia (Mason County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 837 people live here, or 55 per square mile. The median resident is 40.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
76.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $69,300. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.
How 25503 compares
Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile
- Poverty rate76.6%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%15th of 661 in WV
- Broadband access100%99thStrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%42nd of 661 in WV
- Residents under 1843.4%99thU.S. 22% · WV 20%14th of 663 in WV
- Healthcare workers29.8%99thU.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%57th of 650 in WV
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.4715th of 656 in WV
- Homeownership rate89.1%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%215th of 661 in WV
- Average commute36.5 min94thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min118th of 485 in WV
- 93rdU.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%228th of 650 in WV
- 88thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%149th of 499 in WV
- Median earnings per worker$57,30371stU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,16269th of 615 in WV
- Median age40.259thU.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7483rd of 661 in WV
- Veterans5.9%51stU.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%388th of 663 in WV
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%224th of 662 in WV
- Population density55/sq mi8thU.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi292nd of 663 in WV
- Uninsured rate1.3%2ndStrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%493rd of 662 in WV
- Population8371stU.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373331st of 663 in WV
- Per capita income$15,3431stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203612th of 659 in WV
- Median home value$69,3001stU.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600492nd of 550 in WV
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%553rd of 650 in WV
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%543rd of 652 in WV
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3588th of 663 in WV
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%470th of 663 in WV
- 1stU.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%626th of 661 in WV
- 1stU.S. 17.2% · WV 21%635th of 663 in WV
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%460th of 650 in WV
- 1stU.S. 10% · WV 6.8%554th of 650 in WV
| Measure | 25503 | Mason | WV | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 76.6% | 19.4% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 15th of 661 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 100% | 84.7% | 86.1% | 91% | 42nd of 661 | |
| Residents under 18 | 43.4% | 20.5% | 20% | 22% | 14th of 663 | |
| Healthcare workers | 29.8% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 57th of 650 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.690 | 0.471 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 5th of 656 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.1% | 81.8% | 74.9% | 65.2% | 215th of 661 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 36.5 min | 27.5 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 118th of 485 | |
| Government workers | 24% | 19.3% | 20.3% | 14.5% | 228th of 650 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 62.1% | 32.5% | 48.9% | 51.1% | 149th of 499 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $57,303 | $41,162 | $43,162 | $49,666 | 69th of 615 | |
| Median age | 40.2 | 44.2 | 42.7 | 38.9 | 483rd of 661 | |
| Veterans | 5.9% | 7.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 388th of 663 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.4% | 16.3% | 24.1% | 35.7% | 224th of 662 | |
| Population density | 55/sq mi | 58/sq mi | 74/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 292nd of 663 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.3% | 6.1% | 6% | 8.4% | 493rd of 662 | |
| Population | 837 | 25,043 | 1,778,373 | 334,922,499 | 331st of 663 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $15,343 | $29,428 | $34,203 | $44,673 | 612th of 659 | |
| Median home value | $69,300 | $120,300 | $162,600 | $332,700 | 492nd of 550 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 15.1% | 553rd of 650 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 543rd of 652 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 8.9 | 19.3 | 61.4 | 588th of 663 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.2% | 1.8% | 14.1% | 470th of 663 | |
| Housing vacancy | 0% | 16.2% | 15.4% | 10.1% | 626th of 661 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 5.5% | 22.8% | 21% | 17.2% | 635th of 663 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 460th of 650 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 5% | 6.8% | 10% | 554th 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
2%Under 5
41%5–17
0%18–24
4%25–34
34%35–44
7%45–54
6%55–64
2%65–74
3%75+
Median age
40.2
Under 18
43.4%
65 and over
5.5%
Race and ethnicity
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Diversity index
0
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
0%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
62.4%
Language spoken at home (households)
English only
100%
Spanish
0%
Other Indo-European
0%
Asian / Pacific
0%
Other
0%
Households
- Households
- 266
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Family households
- 89.1%
- Married couples
- 71.8%
- Living alone
- 10.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.9%
- Male / female
- 38% / 62%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
<$25k
66%
$25–50k
0%
$50–75k
8%
$75–100k
4%
$100–150k
7%
$150–200k
15%
$200k+
0%
Median household income
25503
—
Mason Co.
$49,761
West Virginia
$59,608
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$15,343
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
76.6%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
15.4%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.690
U.S. 0.483
Housing
Median home value
25503
$69,300
Mason Co.
$120,300
West Virginia
$162,600
United States
$332,700
Median gross rent
25503
—
Mason Co.
$671
West Virginia
$872
United States
$1,413
Types of housing
Single-family
29%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0%
Mobile home
71%
Boat, RV, van
0%
- Housing units
- 266
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Vacant
- 0%
- Median year built
- 1994
- Median rooms
- 6.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 62.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 62.1%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Drove alone
88%
Carpooled
12%
Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
0%
Other
0%
Commute time (one way)
<10 min
11%
10–19
0%
20–29
29%
30–44
24%
45–59
6%
60+
30%
Average commute
36.5 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
0%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
35.1%
U.S. 63.5%
Jobs and careers
What employed residents do, wherever they work
Occupations
Healthcare
30%
Construction and repair
24%
Production
12%
Office and admin
11%
Sales
11%
Engineering and science
6%
Transportation and moving
6%
Management
0%
Business and finance
0%
Computer and math
0%
Education
0%
Legal and social services
0%
Arts, media and sports
0%
Police and fire
0%
Food service
0%
Cleaning and personal care
0%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0%
Industries
Health care and social assistance
30%
Manufacturing
18%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
18%
Wholesale
11%
Retail
11%
Finance, insurance and real estate
6%
Public administration
6%
Education
0%
Professional and technical services
0%
Construction
0%
Restaurants and hotels
0%
Admin, support and management
0%
Other services
0%
Information
0%
Arts and recreation
0%
Agriculture and mining
0%
Median earnings per worker
$57,303
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
0%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
24%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
0%
U.S. 8.8%
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 25503 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $102,273 | $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
4%
High school
21%
Some college
48%
Associate's
8%
Bachelor's
13%
Graduate
6%
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.3%
- Households with broadband
- 100%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.4%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 1.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Ashton
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Mason County
- Center point
- 38.6090° N, 82.1150° W
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 25503
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25502 | Apple Grove, WV | 3.9 mi | $78,079 |
| 25082 | Fraziers Bottom, WV | 4.5 mi | $53,582 |
| 25520 | Glenwood, WV | 4.9 mi | $51,875 |
| 45623 | Crown City, OH | 8.7 mi | $57,118 |
| 25541 | Milton, WV | 8.9 mi | $62,782 |
| 25187 | Southside, WV | 9.8 mi | $41,944 |
| 25515 | Gallipolis Ferry, WV | 10 mi | $46,904 |
| 25033 | Buffalo, WV | 10 mi | $81,761 |
| 25537 | Lesage, WV | 10 mi | $68,385 |
| 25070 | Eleanor, WV | 11 mi | $78,578 |
| 25106 | Henderson, WV | 11 mi | — |
| 25545 | Ona, WV | 12 mi | $92,813 |
Questions about 25503
What city is zip code 25503?
25503 is assigned to Ashton, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 25503 in?
25503 is in Mason County, West Virginia.
What is the population of 25503?
About 837 people live in 25503, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 25503 in?
25503 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 25503?
The closest zip codes to 25503 are 25502, 25082, 25520, 45623, 25541.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25503, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.