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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
$43,646
Median income
$69,300
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
3th 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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,465. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. Housing costs here run $69,300 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $988 a month; 75.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 25812 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fayette County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 25812?

47.9

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.2%
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 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$27,465

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25812 ranks nationally

Ansted, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,646 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

740

Total Housing Units

597

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$69,300

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25812 ranks #2 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 25812 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 25812 ranks #5 of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

25901 standard
Oak Hill, WV
Pop: 11,920
25840 standard
Fayetteville, WV
Pop: 8,179
25976 standard
Meadow Bridge, WV
Pop: 2,663
25917 standard
Scarbro, WV
Pop: 2,139
25136 standard
Montgomery, WV
Pop: 1,798
25831 standard
Danese, WV
Pop: 1,421

Related Areas

Fayette County Ansted, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.