Mount Gay, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25637

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

936
101/sq mi
$51,926
Median income
$77,000
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount 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.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
101
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25637 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25637 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.3 square miles in Mount Gay, Logan County, West Virginia. The area is home to 936 residents, producing a population density of 101 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 25637 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25637 sits at $51,926 (10% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,989. The poverty rate stands at 27.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $77,000 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $921 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25637 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Logan County, so you can benchmark 25637 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 25637, Mount Gay, 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

936

Population

9.3

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25637?

51.3

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
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 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$51,926

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$25,989

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25637 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,926 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

471

Total Housing Units

446

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$77,000

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$921

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 25637, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,961,000.

14

Businesses

195

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25637 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 25637 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 25637 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 25637 ranks #3 of 8 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
25601 Logan, WV 5,206 1.4 mi
25653 Wilkinson, WV 459 2.5 mi
25649 Verdunville, WV 1,397 2.9 mi
25652 Whitman, WV 1,608 4.8 mi
25625 Holden, WV 1,452 4.1 mi
25624 Henlawson, WV 480 4.2 mi
25639 Peach Creek, WV 608 4.5 mi
25076 Ethel, WV 298 5.2 mi
25508 Chapmanville, WV 9,837 7.4 mi
25647 Switzer, WV 768 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25637 in?
ZIP code 25637 (Mount Gay) is located in Logan County, West Virginia. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25637?
ZIP code 25637 in Mount Gay, WV has a population of 936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25637?
The median household income in ZIP 25637 is $51,926, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25637?
The median home value in ZIP 25637 is $77,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25637?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25637 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25637?
ZIP code 25637 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25637?
In ZIP code 25637, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 25637?
In ZIP code 25637, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25637?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25637 is 27.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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