Boomer, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25031
Fayette County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 615
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,048
- Median income Below-median income area
- $71,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boomer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25031 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25031 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boomer, Fayette County, West Virginia, home to just 615 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25031 reports a modest median household income of $40,048 (31% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,788. Unemployment is 11.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,400 (48% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $591; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 25031 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25031, Boomer, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
615
Population
11.9
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25031?
69.1
Median Age
62.0%
Male
38.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$40,048
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$45,788
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25031 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Boomer, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,048 18th percentile higher than 18% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
381housing units
381
Total Housing Units
271
Occupied Units
110
Vacant Units
1.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,400
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$591
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 25031, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $532,000.
6
Businesses
32
Employees
$532K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 50.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 25031 vs 25139 →
ZIP 25031 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25136
Montgomery (25136)
1,798 residents
- 25118
Kimberly (25118)
998 residents
- 25186
Smithers (25186)
881 residents
- 25085
Gauley Bridge (25085)
830 residents
- 25031 615
Boomer (25031)
615 residents
- 25040 546
Charlton Heights (25040)
546 residents
- 25036 468
Cannelton (25036)
468 residents
- 25139 440
Mount Carbon (25139)
440 residents
- 25057 337
Deep Water (25057)
337 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25031 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25036
Cannelton (25036)
$59,167 median income
- 25186
Smithers (25186)
$47,563 median income
- 25031
Boomer (25031)
$40,048 median income
- 25090
Glen Ferris (25090)
$37,569 median income
- 25085
Gauley Bridge (25085)
$30,945 median income
- 25136
Montgomery (25136)
$28,173 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25031 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25139 | Mount Carbon, WV | 440 | 1.5 mi |
| 25186 | Smithers, WV | 881 | 2.1 mi |
| 25002 | Alloy, WV | 112 | 1.7 mi |
| 25057 | Deep Water, WV | 337 | 2.2 mi |
| 25090 | Glen Ferris, WV | 203 | 2.5 mi |
| 25040 | Charlton Heights, WV | 546 | 2.3 mi |
| 25136 | Montgomery, WV | 1,798 | 3.6 mi |
| 25036 | Cannelton, WV | 468 | 4.8 mi |
| 25118 | Kimberly, WV | 998 | 3.8 mi |
| 25085 | Gauley Bridge, WV | 830 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25031, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25031 in?
ZIP code 25031 (Boomer) is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25031?
ZIP code 25031 in Boomer, WV has a population of 615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25031?
The median household income in ZIP 25031 is $40,048, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25031?
The median home value in ZIP 25031 is $71,400, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25031?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25031 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25031?
ZIP code 25031 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25031?
In ZIP code 25031, 80.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25031?
In ZIP code 25031, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25031?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25031 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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