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Maysel, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25133

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

922
22/sq mi
$35,114
Median income
$141,700
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25133 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25133 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maysel, Clay County, West Virginia, home to just 922 residents across 41.3 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25133 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,114 (39% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,349. Local economic indicators show a 12.5% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $141,700 (3% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 25133 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 25133, Maysel, 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

922

Population

41.3

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25133?

64.3

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
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 4.3%
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?

$35,114

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$34,349

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25133 ranks nationally

Maysel, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,114 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

380

Total Housing Units

249

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$141,700

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 25133, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,282,000.

7

Businesses

20

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 25133 vs 25285 →

ZIP 25133 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 25133 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 25133 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 25133 ranks #8 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
25285 Wallback, WV 595 4.7 mi
25164 Procious, WV 1,257 5.1 mi
25030 Bomont, WV 414 5.5 mi
25111 Indore, WV 694 8.8 mi
25019 Bickmore, WV 575 7.6 mi
25043 Clay, WV 1,659 7.1 mi
25266 Newton, WV 797 9.1 mi
25113 Ivydale, WV 957 7.2 mi
25088 Glen, WV 164 8.2 mi
25005 Amma, WV 264 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

25043 standard
Clay, WV
Pop: 1,659
25164 standard
Procious, WV
Pop: 1,257
25125 standard
Lizemores, WV
Pop: 1,011
25113 standard
Ivydale, WV
Pop: 957
25111 standard
Indore, WV
Pop: 694
25285 standard
Wallback, WV
Pop: 595

Related Areas

Clay County Maysel, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25133 in? ▼
ZIP code 25133 (Maysel) is located in Clay County, West Virginia. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25133? ▼
ZIP code 25133 in Maysel, WV has a population of 922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25133? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25133 is $35,114, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25133? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25133 is $141,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25133? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25133 is White at 95.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25133? ▼
ZIP code 25133 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25133? ▼
In ZIP code 25133, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 25133? ▼
In ZIP code 25133, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25133? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25133 is 12.5% 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.