ZIP Code 25123

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Leon · Mason County · West Virginia

Population
3,535

12/sq mi

Median income
$55,000

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$152,100

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.0%

Median age 47.1

Land area
307.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25123 in Leon, West Virginia has a population of 3,535. The median household income is $55,000, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $152,100, 45% below the US average. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25123 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 307.4 square miles in Leon, Mason County, West Virginia. The area is home to 3,535 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 25123 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25123 sits at $55,000 (5% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,092. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $152,100 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $866 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25123 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mason County, so you can benchmark 25123 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 25123, Leon, 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

3,535

Population

307.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25123?

47.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
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?

$55,000

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$27,092

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,416

Total Housing Units

1,060

Occupied Units

356

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$152,100

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$866

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 25123, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,140,000.

16

Businesses

85

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 50.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 31.3%

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 25123 vs 25187 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25187 Southside, WV 719 6.5 mi
25264 Mount Alto, WV 441 8.5 mi
25033 Buffalo, WV 2,234 8.7 mi
25241 Evans, WV 1,710 6.2 mi
25239 Cottageville, WV 1,732 8.0 mi
25082 Fraziers Bottom, WV 1,673 10.7 mi
25124 Liberty, WV 1,214 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25123 in?
ZIP code 25123 (Leon) is located in Mason County, West Virginia. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25123?
ZIP code 25123 in Leon, WV has a population of 3,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25123?
The median household income in ZIP 25123 is $55,000, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25123?
The median home value in ZIP 25123 is $152,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25123 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25123?
ZIP code 25123 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25123?
In ZIP code 25123, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 25123?
In ZIP code 25123, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25123 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Leon, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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