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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
$40,048
Median income
$71,400
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
3th 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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $45,788. Local economic indicators show a 16.5% poverty rate alongside 11.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $71,400 (48% below the state average); renters pay a median of $591 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fayette County, letting you compare 25031 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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

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Who lives in ZIP 25031?

69.1

Median Age

62.0%

Male

38.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.9%
African American 12.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$45,788

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25031 ranks nationally

Boomer, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$40,048 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

381

Total Housing Units

271

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

1.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$71,400

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25031 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25031 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

25901 standard
Oak Hill, WV
Pop: 11,920
25840 standard
Fayetteville, WV
Pop: 8,179
25976 standard
Meadow Bridge, WV
Pop: 2,663
25917 standard
Scarbro, WV
Pop: 2,139
25812 standard
Ansted, WV
Pop: 1,902
25136 standard
Montgomery, WV
Pop: 1,798

Related Areas

Fayette County Boomer, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.