Widen, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25211

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

135
7/sq mi
$19,659
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Widen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.8 square miles in Widen, Clay County, West Virginia. The area is home to 135 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 25211 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25211 sits at $19,659 (66% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $7,349. The poverty rate stands at 53.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 25211 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 25211, Widen, 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

135

Population

20.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25211?

43.6

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
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 17.0%
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?

$19,659

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$7,349

Per Capita Income

53.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25211 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$19,659 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

37

Total Housing Units

37

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

1979

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25211 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 25211 ranks #6 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 25211 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 25211 ranks #5 of 5 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
26617 Dille, WV 187 3.4 mi
25043 Clay, WV 1,659 6.8 mi
26651 Summersville, WV 9,650 9.6 mi
26610 Birch River, WV 1,090 7.5 mi
25063 Duck, WV 1,797 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25211 in?
ZIP code 25211 (Widen) 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 25211?
ZIP code 25211 in Widen, WV has a population of 135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25211?
The median household income in ZIP 25211 is $19,659, which is 74% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25211 is White at 83.0%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25211?
In ZIP code 25211, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25211 is 53.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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