Seth, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25181

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

1,853
11/sq mi
$46,705
Median income
$91,900
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25181 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25181 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 164.0 square miles in Seth, Boone County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,853 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 25181 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25181 sits at $46,705 (19% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,062. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $91,900 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $493 per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25181 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, 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 25181 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 25181, Seth, 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

1,853

Population

164.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25181?

42.3

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
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 0.6%
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?

$46,705

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$26,062

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25181 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,705 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

535

Total Housing Units

535

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$91,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$493

Median Rent

1977

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 25181, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $831,000.

11

Businesses

39

Employees

$831K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 36.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 27.3%

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 25181 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 25181 ranks #2 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 25181 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 25181 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
25148 Orgas, WV 332 3.3 mi
25093 Gordon, WV 207 4.8 mi
25024 Bloomingrose, WV 586 7.5 mi
25165 Racine, WV 612 7.0 mi
25193 Sylvester, WV 477 6.1 mi
25049 Comfort, WV 630 5.8 mi
25204 Twilight, WV 211 8.4 mi
25130 Madison, WV 3,846 7.3 mi
25206 Van, WV 601 6.2 mi
25154 Peytona, WV 868 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25181 in?
ZIP code 25181 (Seth) 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 25181?
ZIP code 25181 in Seth, WV has a population of 1,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25181?
The median household income in ZIP 25181 is $46,705, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25181?
The median home value in ZIP 25181 is $91,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25181?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25181 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25181?
ZIP code 25181 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25181?
In ZIP code 25181, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 25181?
In ZIP code 25181, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25181?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25181 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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