Fort Gay, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25514
Wayne County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,024
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,929
- Median income Below-median income area
- $57,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Gay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25514 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25514 covers 180.4 square miles in Fort Gay, Wayne County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,024 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25514 reports a modest median household income of $53,929 (7% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,232. The poverty rate is 21.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $57,600 (58% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $943; owner occupancy is 77.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 25514 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 25514
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Gay, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25514.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 25514, Fort Gay, 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
4,024
Population
180.4
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25514?
37.9
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$53,929
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$24,232
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25514 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Fort Gay, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,929 46th percentile higher than 46% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,844housing units
1,844
Total Housing Units
1,446
Occupied Units
398
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$57,600
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$943
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 25514, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,446,000.
23
Businesses
167
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 21.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 17.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 25514 vs 25517 →
ZIP 25514 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41230
Louisa (41230)
11,730 residents
- 25570
Wayne (25570)
6,640 residents
- 25514 4,024
Fort Gay (25514)
4,024 residents
- 25555 2,325
Prichard (25555)
2,325 residents
- 25517 2,071
Genoa (25517)
2,071 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25514 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25514 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25555
Prichard (25555)
$66,853 median income
- 25514
Fort Gay (25514)
$53,929 median income
- 25570
Wayne (25570)
$48,947 median income
- 41230
Louisa (41230)
$45,239 median income
- 25517
Genoa (25517)
$44,696 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25514 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25514, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,024 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25514 in?
ZIP code 25514 (Fort Gay) is located in Wayne County, West Virginia. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25514?
ZIP code 25514 in Fort Gay, WV has a population of 4,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25514?
The median household income in ZIP 25514 is $53,929, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25514?
The median home value in ZIP 25514 is $57,600, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25514?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25514 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25514?
ZIP code 25514 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25514?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25514 are: Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25514?
In ZIP code 25514, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.1% 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 25514?
In ZIP code 25514, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25514?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25514 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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