Costa, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25051

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

164
142/sq mi
$48,672
Median income
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Costa pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
142
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25051 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25051 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.2 square miles in Costa, Boone County, West Virginia. The area is home to 164 residents, producing a population density of 142 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25051 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25051 sits at $48,672 (16% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,397. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25051 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 25051 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25051, Costa, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

164

Population

1.2

Area (sq mi)

142

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25051?

66.0

Median Age

35.9%

Male

64.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
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 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$48,672

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$36,397

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25051 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,672 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 83.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

What does housing look like?

84

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1982

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25051 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 25051 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 25051 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 25051 ranks #7 of 9 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
25142 Nellis, WV 416 1.3 mi
25009 Ashford, WV 1,153 2.3 mi
25154 Peytona, WV 868 2.9 mi
25165 Racine, WV 612 3.3 mi
25169 Ridgeview, WV 516 4.4 mi
25024 Bloomingrose, WV 586 4.9 mi
25081 Foster, WV 1,251 6.0 mi
25107 Hernshaw, WV 739 6.2 mi
25529 Julian, WV 1,013 7.5 mi
25003 Alum Creek, WV 2,782 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25051 in?
ZIP code 25051 (Costa) is located in Boone County, West Virginia. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25051?
ZIP code 25051 in Costa, WV has a population of 164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25051?
The median household income in ZIP 25051 is $48,672, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25051 is White at 94.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25051?
In ZIP code 25051, 83.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25051 is 22.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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