PlainZIP

Colcord, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25048

Raleigh County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

38
551/sq mi
$41,179
Median income
$41,300
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colcord pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
551
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25048 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25048 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colcord, Raleigh County, West Virginia, home to just 38 residents across 0.1 square miles, a density of 551 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25048 reports a modest median household income of $41,179 (29% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $9,759. Poverty here runs at 51.9%, with unemployment measured at 38.4%. Housing costs here run $41,300 for a typical home value (70% below the state average), with rent averaging $827 a month; 52.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Raleigh County, letting you compare 25048 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 25048, Colcord, 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

38

Population

0.1

Area (sq mi)

551

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25048?

23.7

Median Age

33.3%

Male

66.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$41,179

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$9,759

Per Capita Income

51.9%

Poverty Rate

38.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25048 ranks nationally

Colcord, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,179 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 38.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

82

Total Housing Units

67

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

5.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%

$41,300

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$827

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25048 vs 25060 →

ZIP 25048 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 25048 ranks #0 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 25048 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 25048 ranks #5 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
25060 Dorothy, WV 618 0.4 mi
25062 Dry Creek, WV 230 4.8 mi
25008 Artie, WV 210 5.0 mi
25174 Rock Creek, WV 420 5.9 mi
25209 Whitesville, WV 1,227 5.2 mi
25075 Eskdale, WV 976 7.4 mi
25007 Arnett, WV 604 8.2 mi
25044 Clear Creek, WV 384 5.6 mi
25140 Naoma, WV 1,012 6.2 mi
25193 Sylvester, WV 477 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Raleigh County

25801 standard
Beckley, WV
Pop: 33,590
25813 standard
Beaver, WV
Pop: 8,063
25880 standard
Mount Hope, WV
Pop: 6,928
25918 standard
Shady Spring, WV
Pop: 4,430
25832 standard
Daniels, WV
Pop: 3,994
25827 standard
Crab Orchard, WV
Pop: 2,488

Related Areas

Raleigh County Colcord, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25048 in? ▼
ZIP code 25048 (Colcord) is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Raleigh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/raleigh-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25048? ▼
ZIP code 25048 in Colcord, WV has a population of 38 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25048? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25048 is $41,179, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25048? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25048 is $41,300, which is 85% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25048? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25048 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25048? ▼
In ZIP code 25048, 38.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 25048? ▼
In ZIP code 25048, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25048? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25048 is 51.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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