Zip code 25844: Glen Daniel, West Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 25844
25844 is a rural zip code in Glen Daniel, West Virginia (Raleigh County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 607 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 50.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $30,526 a year, about 38% of the national median of $80,734. 48.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.4 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.
How 25844 compares
- Poverty rate48.1%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%47th of 661 in WV
- Homeownership rate95.5%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%129th of 661 in WV
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%56th of 499 in WV
- Average commute39.4 min97thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min77th of 485 in WV
- Median age50.195thU.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7209th of 661 in WV
- Uninsured rate14.3%87thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%58th of 662 in WV
- 78thU.S. 17.2% · WV 21%359th of 663 in WV
- Residents under 1824.9%74thU.S. 22% · WV 20%155th of 663 in WV
- Housing vacancy10.1%72ndU.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%486th of 661 in WV
- 63rdU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471185th of 656 in WV
- Work from home14.6%59thU.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%79th of 650 in WV
- Broadband access88.8%27thU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%239th of 661 in WV
- Per capita income$27,53613thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203352nd of 659 in WV
- 8thU.S. 10% · WV 6.8%269th of 650 in WV
- Population density41/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi358th of 663 in WV
- Population6071stU.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373409th of 663 in WV
- Median household income$30,5261stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608500th of 540 in WV
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%542nd of 662 in WV
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%596th of 652 in WV
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3627th of 663 in WV
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%636th of 663 in WV
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%562nd of 663 in WV
- Median earnings per worker$21,9641stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162577th of 615 in WV
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%548th of 650 in WV
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%614th of 650 in WV
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%629th of 650 in WV
| Measure | 25844 | Raleigh | WV | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 48.1% | 22.8% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 47th of 661 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 95.5% | 75.3% | 74.9% | 65.2% | 129th of 661 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 54.1% | 48.9% | 51.1% | 56th of 499 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 39.4 min | 23.6 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 77th of 485 | |
| Median age | 50.1 | 42.9 | 42.7 | 38.9 | 209th of 661 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 14.3% | 4.2% | 6% | 8.4% | 58th of 662 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.8% | 22.1% | 21% | 17.2% | 359th of 663 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.9% | 21% | 20% | 22% | 155th of 663 | |
| Housing vacancy | 10.1% | 16.2% | 15.4% | 10.1% | 486th of 661 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.450 | 0.490 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 185th of 656 | |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 15.1% | 79th of 650 | |
| Broadband access | 88.8% | 76.3% | 86.1% | 91% | 239th of 661 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,536 | $28,797 | $34,203 | $44,673 | 352nd of 659 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.8% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 10% | 269th of 650 | |
| Population density | 41/sq mi | 121/sq mi | 74/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 358th of 663 | |
| Population | 607 | 73,195 | 1,778,373 | 334,922,499 | 409th of 663 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $30,526 | $52,150 | $59,608 | $80,734 | 500th of 540 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 4.1% | 22.5% | 24.1% | 35.7% | 542nd of 662 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 5% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 596th of 652 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 23.8 | 19.3 | 61.4 | 627th of 663 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 636th of 663 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 14.1% | 562nd of 663 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $21,964 | $40,929 | $43,162 | $49,666 | 577th of 615 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 548th of 650 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 14.3% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 614th of 650 | |
| Government workers | 0% | 20.5% | 20.3% | 14.5% | 629th 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
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 268
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 64.6%
- Married couples
- 58.2%
- Living alone
- 35.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- 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
- 298
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Vacant
- 10.1%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 6.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 100%
- 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 | 25844 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | $11,382 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $72,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 88.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 62.7%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 14.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Glen Daniel
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Raleigh County
- Center point
- 37.8080° N, 81.3581° W
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 25844
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25839 | Fairdale, WV | 2.6 mi | — |
| 25007 | Arnett, WV | 4.1 mi | $38,177 |
| 25836 | Eccles, WV | 4.1 mi | — |
| 25180 | Saxon, WV | 4.4 mi | — |
| 25817 | Bolt, WV | 4.7 mi | — |
| 25174 | Rock Creek, WV | 4.9 mi | — |
| 25932 | Surveyor, WV | 5 mi | — |
| 25801 | Beckley, WV | 5.3 mi | $56,836 |
| 25851 | Harper, WV | 5.4 mi | — |
| 25062 | Dry Creek, WV | 6.4 mi | — |
| 25865 | Lester, WV | 6.7 mi | $38,173 |
| 25849 | Glen White, WV | 6.8 mi | — |
Questions about 25844
What city is zip code 25844?
25844 is assigned to Glen Daniel, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 25844 in?
25844 is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of 25844?
About 607 people live in 25844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 25844 in?
25844 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 25844?
The median household income in 25844 is $30,526.
What zip codes are near 25844?
The closest zip codes to 25844 are 25839, 25007, 25836, 25180, 25817.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25844, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.