Zip code 25873: Mac Arthur, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25873?

25873 is assigned to Mac Arthur, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25873 in?

25873 is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25873?

About 926 people live in 25873, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25873?

The median household income in 25873 is $26,788.

Q: What zip codes are near 25873?

The closest zip codes to 25873 are 25802, 25871, 25911, 25827, 25878.

Residential delivery areaRaleigh CountyEastern Time

Population

926

Median household income

$27K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$162K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.7 sq mi

1,352 people/sq mi

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

About 25873

25873 is a suburban zip code in Mac Arthur, West Virginia (Raleigh County), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 926 people live here, or 1,352 per square mile. The median resident is 52.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $26,788 a year, about 33% of the national median of $80,734. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $162,300, or 6.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and food service. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 25873 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%57th of 499 in WV
Healthcare workers35.7%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%31st of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers22.6%
99th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%31st of 650 in WV
Poverty rate34.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%87th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older36.2%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%86th of 663 in WV
Median age52.5
97th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7166th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate12.2%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%102nd of 652 in WV
Housing vacancy12.1%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%442nd of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate79.7%
78th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%398th of 661 in WV
Residents under 1823.2%
60th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%190th of 663 in WV
Population density1,352/sq mi
49th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi20th of 663 in WV
Average commute24.5 min
40th
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min359th of 485 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.424
40th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471272nd of 656 in WV
Median home value$162,300
12th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600166th of 550 in WV
Veterans1.7%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%537th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$25,293
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162552nd of 615 in WV
Population926
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373311th of 663 in WV
Median household income$26,788
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608511th of 540 in WV
Per capita income$17,835
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203577th of 659 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher2.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%566th of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%601st of 650 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3629th of 663 in WV
Broadband access50.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%636th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%625th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%566th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%552nd of 650 in WV
Government workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%551st of 650 in WV

Measure	25873	Raleigh	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	54.1%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	57th of 499
Healthcare workers	35.7%	14.3%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	31st of 650
Self-employed workers	22.6%	7.2%	6.8%	10%	99th	31st of 650
Poverty rateWeakness	34.9%	22.8%	16.7%	12.5%	98th	87th of 661
Residents 65 and older	36.2%	22.1%	21%	17.2%	98th	86th of 663
Median age	52.5	42.9	42.7	38.9	97th	166th of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.2%	5%	5.4%	5.2%	97th	102nd of 652
Housing vacancy	12.1%	16.2%	15.4%	10.1%	79th	442nd of 661
Homeownership rate	79.7%	75.3%	74.9%	65.2%	78th	398th of 661
Residents under 18	23.2%	21%	20%	22%	60th	190th of 663
Population density	1,352/sq mi	121/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	49th	20th of 663
Average commute	24.5 min	23.6 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	40th	359th of 485
Income inequality (Gini)	0.424	0.490	0.471	0.483	40th	272nd of 656
Median home value	$162,300	$150,900	$162,600	$332,700	12th	166th of 550
Veterans	1.7%	6.4%	7.4%	6.2%	4th	537th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,293	$40,929	$43,162	$49,666	2nd	552nd of 615
Population	926	73,195	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	311th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$26,788	$52,150	$59,608	$80,734	1st	511th of 540
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,835	$28,797	$34,203	$44,673	1st	577th of 659
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2.7%	22.5%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	566th of 662
Work from home	0%	8.4%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	601st of 650
Diversity index	0	23.8	19.3	61.4	1st	629th of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	50.1%	76.3%	86.1%	91%	1st	636th of 661
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	4.2%	6%	8.4%	1st	625th of 662
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.5%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	566th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	552nd of 650
Government workers	3.5%	20.5%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	551st 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

23%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

55–64

27%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

52.5

Under 18

23.2%

65 and over

36.2%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

97.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 429
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 58.5%
Married couples: 36.8%
Living alone: 41.5%
Veterans (of adults): 1.7%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

47%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

25873

$26,788

Raleigh Co.

$52,150

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,835

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.424

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25873

$162,300

Raleigh Co.

$150,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25873

—

Raleigh Co.

$902

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 488
Owner-occupied: 79.7%
Vacant: 12.1%
Median year built: 1967
Median rooms: 9 or more
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: 6.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

59%

20–29

19%

30–44

45–59

60+

21%

Average commute

24.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

36%

Construction and repair

29%

Food service

13%

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

36%

Construction

17%

Agriculture and mining

16%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$25,293

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

22.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25873	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$6,373	$26,804
Sales and office	$61,442	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

54%

Some college

12%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 50.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 27.5%
No internet access: 36.8%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Mac Arthur
State: West Virginia
County: Raleigh County
Center point: 37.7501° N, 81.2138° W
Land area: 0.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

MacArthur (unincorporated)100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 25873

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25802	Beckley, WV · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
25871	Mabscott, WV	1.3 mi	778	$31,250	$104,400
25911	Raleigh, WV	1.8 mi	160	$41,706	$45,300
25827	Crab Orchard, WV	2.4 mi	1,380	$41,198	$125,600
25878	Midway, WV	3.1 mi	1,094	$25,878	$104,000
25849	Glen White, WV	3.7 mi	193	—	—
25919	Skelton, WV · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
25851	Harper, WV	4.4 mi	0	—	—
25836	Eccles, WV	4.7 mi	1,333	—	$168,400
25932	Surveyor, WV	4.7 mi	167	—	—
25921	Sophia, WV	5.5 mi	1,989	$35,451	$105,800
25832	Daniels, WV	5.7 mi	4,818	$74,184	$192,600

Questions about 25873

What city is zip code 25873?

25873 is assigned to Mac Arthur, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25873 in?

25873 is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25873?

About 926 people live in 25873, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25873 in?

25873 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25873?

The median household income in 25873 is $26,788.

What zip codes are near 25873?

The closest zip codes to 25873 are 25802, 25871, 25911, 25827, 25878.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25873, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.