Gauley Bridge, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25085

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

830
23/sq mi
$30,945
Median income
$91,200
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gauley Bridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25085 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25085 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.9 square miles in Gauley Bridge, Fayette County, West Virginia. The area is home to 830 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 25085 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25085 sits at $30,945 (46% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $20,694. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $91,200 (34% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25085 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 25085 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 25085, Gauley Bridge, 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

830

Population

35.9

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25085?

59.1

Median Age

44.5%

Male

55.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
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 2.7%
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?

$30,945

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$20,694

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25085 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,945 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

330

Total Housing Units

229

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$91,200

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 25085, employing approximately 86 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,213,000.

11

Businesses

86

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 45.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25085 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 25085 ranks #4 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 25085 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 25085 ranks #6 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
25090 Glen Ferris, WV 203 1.8 mi
25115 Kanawha Falls, WV 90 2.8 mi
25059 Dixie, WV 678 4.3 mi
25002 Alloy, WV 112 3.5 mi
25040 Charlton Heights, WV 546 3.8 mi
25186 Smithers, WV 881 4.2 mi
25031 Boomer, WV 615 4.0 mi
25812 Ansted, WV 1,902 4.6 mi
25185 Mount Olive, WV 1,042 5.0 mi
25057 Deep Water, WV 337 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25085 in?
ZIP code 25085 (Gauley Bridge) 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 25085?
ZIP code 25085 in Gauley Bridge, WV has a population of 830 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25085?
The median household income in ZIP 25085 is $30,945, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25085?
The median home value in ZIP 25085 is $91,200, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25085 is White at 97.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25085?
ZIP code 25085 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 86 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25085?
In ZIP code 25085, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 25085?
In ZIP code 25085, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25085 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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