ZIP Code 25503

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Ashton · Mason County · West Virginia

Population
729

18/sq mi

Median home value
$69,300

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.4%

Median age 40.2

Land area
39.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25503 in Ashton, West Virginia has a population of 729. Median home value is $69,300, 75% below the US average. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.6 square miles in Ashton, Mason County, West Virginia. The area is home to 729 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 25503 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25503 sits at , while per-capita income is $15,343. The poverty rate stands at 76.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $69,300 (50% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mason County, so you can benchmark 25503 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 25503, Ashton, 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

729

Population

39.6

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25503?

40.2

Median Age

38.2%

Male

61.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$15,343

Per Capita Income

76.6%

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 40.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

266

Total Housing Units

266

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$69,300

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

1994

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 25503, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $301,000.

6

Businesses

23

Employees

$301K

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 25503 vs 25502 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25502 Apple Grove, WV 1,034 3.6 mi
25082 Fraziers Bottom, WV 1,673 5.2 mi
25520 Glenwood, WV 1,561 4.7 mi
25515 Gallipolis Ferry, WV 2,335 9.8 mi
45623 Crown City, OH 3,494 8.1 mi
25187 Southside, WV 719 9.5 mi
25545 Ona, WV 4,512 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25503 in?
ZIP code 25503 (Ashton) 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 25503?
ZIP code 25503 in Ashton, WV has a population of 729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25503?
The median home value in ZIP 25503 is $69,300, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25503 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25503?
ZIP code 25503 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25503?
In ZIP code 25503, 40.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 25503?
In ZIP code 25503, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25503 is 76.6% 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 Ashton, 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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