Gallipolis Ferry, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25515
Mason County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,335
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,904
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gallipolis Ferry pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25515 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25515 covers 116.8 square miles in Gallipolis Ferry, Mason County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,335 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25515 reports a modest median household income of $46,904 (19% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,154. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.1%. Median home value is $152,300 (10% above the average West Virginia ZIP); 87.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mason County, so 25515 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 25515
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gallipolis Ferry, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25515.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 25515, Gallipolis Ferry, 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
2,335
Population
116.8
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25515?
38.7
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$46,904
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$23,154
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25515 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Gallipolis Ferry, 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)
$46,904 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,105housing units
1,105
Total Housing Units
893
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 25515, employing approximately 534 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,857,000.
18
Businesses
534
Employees
$35.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 22.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
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 25515 vs 25106 →
ZIP 25515 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45631
Gallipolis (45631)
15,048 residents
- 25550
Point Pleasant (25550)
9,077 residents
- 45623 3,494
Crown City (45623)
3,494 residents
- 25515 2,335
Gallipolis Ferry (25515)
2,335 residents
- 25082 1,673
Fraziers Bottom (25082)
1,673 residents
- 25502 1,034
Apple Grove (25502)
1,034 residents
- 25503 729
Ashton (25503)
729 residents
- 25187 719
Southside (25187)
719 residents
- 25106 642
Henderson (25106)
642 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25515 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25515 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25502
Apple Grove (25502)
$78,079 median income
- 45623
Crown City (45623)
$57,118 median income
- 45631
Gallipolis (45631)
$56,835 median income
- 25082
Fraziers Bottom (25082)
$53,582 median income
- 25550
Point Pleasant (25550)
$49,497 median income
- 25515
Gallipolis Ferry (25515)
$46,904 median income
- 25187
Southside (25187)
$41,944 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25515 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25106 | Henderson, WV | 642 | 4.1 mi |
| 25502 | Apple Grove, WV | 1,034 | 6.7 mi |
| 25187 | Southside, WV | 719 | 7.2 mi |
| 45631 | Gallipolis, OH | 15,048 | 7.1 mi |
| 25503 | Ashton, WV | 729 | 9.8 mi |
| 25550 | Point Pleasant, WV | 9,077 | 9.0 mi |
| 45623 | Crown City, OH | 3,494 | 9.8 mi |
| 25082 | Fraziers Bottom, WV | 1,673 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25515, 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 (2,335 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 25515 in?
ZIP code 25515 (Gallipolis Ferry) 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 25515?
ZIP code 25515 in Gallipolis Ferry, WV has a population of 2,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25515?
The median household income in ZIP 25515 is $46,904, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25515?
The median home value in ZIP 25515 is $152,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25515?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25515 is White at 91.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25515?
ZIP code 25515 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25515?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25515 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25515?
In ZIP code 25515, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 25515?
In ZIP code 25515, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25515?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25515 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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