Montgomery, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25136
Fayette County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,798
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $28,173
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montgomery pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25136 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25136 covers 22.4 square miles in Montgomery, Fayette County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,798 residents on file, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25136 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,173 (51% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,659. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. Median home value is $126,100 (9% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $671; 37.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 25136 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 25136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25136.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 25136, Montgomery, 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
1,798
Population
22.4
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25136?
46.7
Median Age
41.9%
Male
58.1%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$28,173
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$24,659
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25136 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Montgomery, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$28,173 6th percentile higher than 6% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
891housing units
891
Total Housing Units
693
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,100
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$671
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 25136, employing approximately 583 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,780,000.
41
Businesses
583
Employees
$28.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 7.3% |
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 25136 vs 25156 →
ZIP 25136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25136
Montgomery (25136)
1,798 residents
- 25118
Kimberly (25118)
998 residents
- 25186
Smithers (25186)
881 residents
- 25031 615
Boomer (25031)
615 residents
- 25110 599
Hugheston (25110)
599 residents
- 25162 571
Pratt (25162)
571 residents
- 25139 440
Mount Carbon (25139)
440 residents
- 25103 366
Hansford (25103)
366 residents
- 25102 349
Handley (25102)
349 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25136 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25102
Handley (25102)
$105,150 median income
- 25162
Pratt (25162)
$63,558 median income
- 25110
Hugheston (25110)
$56,037 median income
- 25186
Smithers (25186)
$47,563 median income
- 25031 $40,048
Boomer (25031)
$40,048 median income
- 25136 $28,173
Montgomery (25136)
$28,173 median income
- 25103 $23,264
Hansford (25103)
$23,264 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25136 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25156 | Pinch, WV | 105 | 2.1 mi |
| 25102 | Handley, WV | 349 | 2.6 mi |
| 25139 | Mount Carbon, WV | 440 | 2.9 mi |
| 25103 | Hansford, WV | 366 | 3.2 mi |
| 25031 | Boomer, WV | 615 | 3.6 mi |
| 25186 | Smithers, WV | 881 | 3.5 mi |
| 25126 | London, WV | 58 | 3.6 mi |
| 25118 | Kimberly, WV | 998 | 4.1 mi |
| 25110 | Hugheston, WV | 599 | 4.7 mi |
| 25162 | Pratt, WV | 571 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25136, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,798 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25136 in?
ZIP code 25136 (Montgomery) 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 25136?
ZIP code 25136 in Montgomery, WV has a population of 1,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25136?
The median household income in ZIP 25136 is $28,173, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25136?
The median home value in ZIP 25136 is $126,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25136 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25136?
ZIP code 25136 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 583 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25136 are: Health care and social assistance (8), Retail trade (7), Finance and insurance (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25136?
In ZIP code 25136, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 25136?
In ZIP code 25136, approximately 37.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25136 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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