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Smithers, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25186

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

881
38/sq mi
$47,563
Median income
$77,000
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25186 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25186 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smithers, Fayette County, West Virginia, home to just 881 residents across 23.1 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25186 reports a modest median household income of $47,563 (18% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,776. Poverty here runs at 25.2%, with unemployment measured at 0.7%. Median home value sits at $77,000 (44% below the state average), median rent at $663 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. To put 25186 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fayette County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 25186, Smithers, 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

881

Population

23.1

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25186?

52.5

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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?

$47,563

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$33,776

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25186 ranks nationally

Smithers, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,563 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

416

Total Housing Units

317

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$77,000

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1949

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 25186, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,667,000.

16

Businesses

141

Employees

$6.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 31.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 25.0%

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 25186 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 25186 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 25186 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 25186 ranks #3 of 7 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
25031 Boomer, WV 615 2.1 mi
25139 Mount Carbon, WV 440 3.1 mi
25036 Cannelton, WV 468 2.9 mi
25002 Alloy, WV 112 3.6 mi
25057 Deep Water, WV 337 4.3 mi
25110 Hugheston, WV 599 3.6 mi
25136 Montgomery, WV 1,798 3.5 mi
25156 Pinch, WV 105 4.1 mi
25090 Glen Ferris, WV 203 3.6 mi
25085 Gauley Bridge, WV 830 4.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

25901 standard
Oak Hill, WV
Pop: 11,920
25840 standard
Fayetteville, WV
Pop: 8,179
25976 standard
Meadow Bridge, WV
Pop: 2,663
25917 standard
Scarbro, WV
Pop: 2,139
25812 standard
Ansted, WV
Pop: 1,902
25136 standard
Montgomery, WV
Pop: 1,798

Related Areas

Fayette County Smithers, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25186 in? ▼
ZIP code 25186 (Smithers) 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 25186? ▼
ZIP code 25186 in Smithers, WV has a population of 881 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25186? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25186 is $47,563, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25186? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25186 is $77,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25186? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25186 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25186? ▼
ZIP code 25186 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25186? ▼
In ZIP code 25186, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 25186? ▼
In ZIP code 25186, 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 25186? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25186 is 25.2% 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.