ZIP Code 25287

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West Columbia · Mason County · West Virginia

Population
1,272

26/sq mi

Median income
$99,458

▲ 30% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$193,900

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.5%

Median age 39.5

Land area
49.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25287 in West Columbia, West Virginia has a population of 1,272. The median household income is $99,458, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $193,900, 30% below the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25287 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.3 square miles in West Columbia, Mason County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,272 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 25287 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25287 sits at $99,458 (72% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,304. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $193,900 (40% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25287 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mason County, so you can benchmark 25287 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 25287, West Columbia, 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

1,272

Population

49.3

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25287?

39.5

Median Age

35.4%

Male

64.6%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
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?

$99,458

Median Household Income

+72% vs state

$24,304

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

304

Total Housing Units

277

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$193,900

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

1997

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 25287, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,239,000.

6

Businesses

108

Employees

$10.2M

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 25287 vs 25260 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25260 Mason, WV 1,577 4.0 mi
45620 Cheshire, OH 917 4.7 mi
25247 Hartford, WV 509 4.4 mi
25550 Point Pleasant, WV 9,077 6.3 mi
25253 Letart, WV 2,051 5.0 mi
45779 Syracuse, OH 755 5.1 mi
25265 New Haven, WV 1,564 5.5 mi
45760 Middleport, OH 3,892 5.6 mi
45769 Pomeroy, OH 6,642 10.3 mi
45775 Rutland, OH 1,259 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25287 in?
ZIP code 25287 (West Columbia) is located in Mason County, West Virginia. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25287?
ZIP code 25287 in West Columbia, WV has a population of 1,272 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25287?
The median household income in ZIP 25287 is $99,458, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25287?
The median home value in ZIP 25287 is $193,900, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25287?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25287 is White at 93.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25287?
ZIP code 25287 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25287?
In ZIP code 25287, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 25287?
In ZIP code 25287, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25287?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25287 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for West Columbia, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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