Zip code 25514: Fort Gay, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25514?

25514 is assigned to Fort Gay, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25514 in?

25514 is in Wayne County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25514?

About 3,520 people live in 25514, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25514?

The median household income in 25514 is $53,929.

Q: What zip codes are near 25514?

The closest zip codes to 25514 are 25517, 41230, 25555, 25669, 25511.

Residential delivery areaWayne CountyEastern Time

Population

3,520

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$58K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$943/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

77 sq mi

46 people/sq mi

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

About 25514

25514 is a rural zip code in Fort Gay, West Virginia (Wayne County), covering 77 sq mi of land. About 3,520 people live here, or 46 per square mile. The median resident is 37.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,929 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $57,600, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $943 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and sales.

How 25514 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute41.4 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min53rd of 485 in WV
Healthcare workers15.5%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%189th of 650 in WV
Housing vacancy21.6%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%239th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate21.1%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%246th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older20.5%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%374th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate77.7%
73rd
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%428th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate5.7%
64th
U.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%252nd of 652 in WV
Self-employed workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%133rd of 650 in WV
Government workers14.9%
59th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%419th of 650 in WV
Residents under 1822.8%
57th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%207th of 663 in WV
Median age37.9
41st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7526th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate5.5%
38th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%298th of 662 in WV
Veterans4.8%
36th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%446th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$43,237
33rd
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162242nd of 615 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.414
32nd
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471306th of 656 in WV
Median gross rent$943
17th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $87269th of 297 in WV
Median household income$53,929
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608293rd of 540 in WV
Foreign-born residents2.1%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%72nd of 663 in WV
Work from home5.7%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%294th of 650 in WV
Diversity index15.2
8th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3183rd of 663 in WV
Population density46/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi336th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$24,232
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203451st of 659 in WV
Broadband access82.4%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%396th of 661 in WV
Population3,520
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373117th of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters32.4%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%315th of 499 in WV
Median home value$57,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600510th of 550 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher4.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%543rd of 662 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%604th of 650 in WV

Measure	25514	Wayne	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Average commuteWeakness	41.4 min	25.3 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	98th	53rd of 485
Healthcare workers	15.5%	18.9%	12.5%	9.7%	96th	189th of 650
Housing vacancy	21.6%	13.7%	15.4%	10.1%	94th	239th of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	21.1%	14.6%	16.7%	12.5%	86th	246th of 661
Residents 65 and older	20.5%	22.2%	21%	17.2%	76th	374th of 663
Homeownership rate	77.7%	78.6%	74.9%	65.2%	73rd	428th of 661
Unemployment rate	5.7%	4.9%	5.4%	5.2%	64th	252nd of 652
Self-employed workers	10.2%	4.2%	6.8%	10%	61st	133rd of 650
Government workers	14.9%	23%	20.3%	14.5%	59th	419th of 650
Residents under 18	22.8%	20.4%	20%	22%	57th	207th of 663
Median age	37.9	44.8	42.7	38.9	41st	526th of 661
Uninsured rate	5.5%	4.7%	6%	8.4%	38th	298th of 662
Veterans	4.8%	8%	7.4%	6.2%	36th	446th of 663
Median earnings per worker	$43,237	$43,238	$43,162	$49,666	33rd	242nd of 615
Income inequality (Gini)	0.414	0.462	0.471	0.483	32nd	306th of 656
Median gross rent	$943	$915	$872	$1,413	17th	69th of 297
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,929	$58,878	$59,608	$80,734	13th	293rd of 540
Foreign-born residents	2.1%	0.6%	1.8%	14.1%	13th	72nd of 663
Work from home	5.7%	4.4%	9.1%	15.1%	10th	294th of 650
Diversity index	15.2	8.3	19.3	61.4	8th	183rd of 663
Population density	46/sq mi	75/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	336th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,232	$32,910	$34,203	$44,673	7th	451st of 659
Broadband accessWeakness	82.4%	85.5%	86.1%	91%	7th	396th of 661
Population	3,520	38,164	1,778,373	334,922,499	6th	117th of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	32.4%	45.2%	48.9%	51.1%	6th	315th of 499
Median home value	$57,600	$127,100	$162,600	$332,700	1st	510th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.1%	19.2%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	543rd of 662
Tech workers	0%	2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	604th 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

19%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.9

Under 18

22.8%

65 and over

20.5%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black2%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.5%

Diversity index

15.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,446
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 71.4%
Married couples: 47.6%
Living alone: 24.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4.8%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

0.1%

$200k+

Median household income

25514

$53,929

Wayne Co.

$58,878

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,232

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.414

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25514

$57,600

Wayne Co.

$127,100

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25514

$943

Wayne Co.

$915

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

46%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.1%

Mobile home

45%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,844
Owner-occupied: 77.7%
Vacant: 21.6%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 32.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.1%
Home value to income: 1.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

17%

20–29

11%

30–44

13%

45–59

23%

60+

19%

Average commute

41.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

26%

Healthcare

15%

Sales

13%

Production

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Management

Food service

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Education

Business and finance

Police and fire

0.8%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

21%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Construction

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Manufacturing

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$43,237

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25514	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,429	$74,888
Service	$22,917	$26,804
Sales and office	$21,673	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$62,630	$49,199
Production and transportation	$54,342	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

47%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 82.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.2%
No internet access: 15.6%
Without health insurance: 5.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fort Gay
State: West Virginia
County: Wayne County
Center point: 38.0778° N, 82.5252° W
Land area: 77 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Fort Gay1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 25514

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25517	Genoa, WV	4.5 mi	1,512	$44,696	$94,200
41230	Louisa, KY	7.9 mi	12,638	$45,239	$111,700
25555	Prichard, WV	9.5 mi	2,008	$66,853	$98,600
25669	Crum, WV	10 mi	633	$43,333	$64,400
25511	Dunlow, WV	11 mi	855	$43,846	$124,800
25570	Wayne, WV	12 mi	6,445	$48,947	$107,100
41201	Adams, KY	13 mi	136	$107,905	—
41264	Ulysses, KY	14 mi	771	$66,250	$117,900
25534	Kiahsville, WV	14 mi	65	—	$86,600
25512	East Lynn, WV	14 mi	932	$36,964	$83,800
41267	Warfield, KY	14 mi	1,343	—	$86,500
41232	Lowmansville, KY	15 mi	202	$11,049	$87,600

Zip codes like 25514 elsewhere

Matched on income, home values, age, density, education, housing and commuting

Questions about 25514

What city is zip code 25514?

25514 is assigned to Fort Gay, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25514 in?

25514 is in Wayne County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25514?

About 3,520 people live in 25514, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25514 in?

25514 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25514?

The median household income in 25514 is $53,929.

What zip codes are near 25514?

The closest zip codes to 25514 are 25517, 41230, 25555, 25669, 25511.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25514, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.