Ansted, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25812
Fayette County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,902
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,646
- Median income Below-median income area
- $69,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ansted pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25812 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25812 covers 48.8 square miles in Ansted, Fayette County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,902 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25812 reports a modest median household income of $43,646 (24% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,465. The poverty rate is 24.2%, 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 $69,300 (50% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $988; owner occupancy is 75.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 25812 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 25812
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ansted, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25812.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 25812, Ansted, 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
1,902
Population
48.8
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25812?
47.9
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
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?
$43,646
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,465
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25812 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Ansted, 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)
$43,646 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
740housing units
740
Total Housing Units
597
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$69,300
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$988
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 25812, employing approximately 153 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,962,000.
25
Businesses
153
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 12.0% |
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 25812 vs 25938 →
ZIP 25812 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25840
Fayetteville (25840)
8,179 residents
- 25812 1,902
Ansted (25812)
1,902 residents
- 25938 1,287
Victor (25938)
1,287 residents
- 25854 1,101
Hico (25854)
1,101 residents
- 25085 830
Gauley Bridge (25085)
830 residents
- 26690 584
Swiss (26690)
584 residents
- 25040 546
Charlton Heights (25040)
546 residents
- 25862 266
Lansing (25862)
266 residents
- 25090 203
Glen Ferris (25090)
203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25812 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25812 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25862
Lansing (25862)
$107,763 median income
- 25840
Fayetteville (25840)
$67,628 median income
- 25938
Victor (25938)
$59,833 median income
- 25854
Hico (25854)
$52,143 median income
- 25812
Ansted (25812)
$43,646 median income
- 25090 $37,569
Glen Ferris (25090)
$37,569 median income
- 25085 $30,945
Gauley Bridge (25085)
$30,945 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25812 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25938 | Victor, WV | 1,287 | 3.7 mi |
| 26690 | Swiss, WV | 584 | 4.9 mi |
| 25085 | Gauley Bridge, WV | 830 | 4.6 mi |
| 25115 | Kanawha Falls, WV | 90 | 4.5 mi |
| 25090 | Glen Ferris, WV | 203 | 5.8 mi |
| 25862 | Lansing, WV | 266 | 5.6 mi |
| 25840 | Fayetteville, WV | 8,179 | 8.0 mi |
| 25002 | Alloy, WV | 112 | 7.2 mi |
| 25854 | Hico, WV | 1,101 | 7.3 mi |
| 25040 | Charlton Heights, WV | 546 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25812, 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 (1,902 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 25812 in?
ZIP code 25812 (Ansted) is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25812?
ZIP code 25812 in Ansted, WV has a population of 1,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25812?
The median household income in ZIP 25812 is $43,646, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25812?
The median home value in ZIP 25812 is $69,300, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25812?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25812 is White at 97.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25812?
ZIP code 25812 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25812?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25812 are: Retail trade (5), Health care and social assistance (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25812?
In ZIP code 25812, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 25812?
In ZIP code 25812, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25812?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25812 is 24.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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