PlainZIP

Midway, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25878

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

930
177/sq mi
$25,878
Median income
$104,000
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Midway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
177
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25878 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25878 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midway, Raleigh County, West Virginia, home to just 930 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 177 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25878 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,878 (55% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,195. Poverty here runs at 38.3%, with unemployment measured at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $104,000 (25% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is -. To put 25878 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Raleigh 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 →

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 25878, Midway, 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

930

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

177

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25878?

48.3

Median Age

37.4%

Male

62.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$25,878

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$26,195

Per Capita Income

38.3%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25878 ranks nationally

Midway, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,878 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

666

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$104,000

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 25878, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $844,000.

8

Businesses

31

Employees

$844K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 25878 vs 25827 →

ZIP 25878 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 25878 ranks #4 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 25878 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 25878 ranks #6 of 6 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
25827 Crab Orchard, WV 2,488 1.8 mi
25873 Mac Arthur, WV 607 2.5 mi
25849 Glen White, WV 266 2.8 mi
25908 Princewick, WV 172 3.4 mi
25871 Mabscott, WV 695 3.7 mi
25823 Coal City, WV 2,176 4.4 mi
25836 Eccles, WV 488 4.7 mi
25911 Raleigh, WV 55 4.4 mi
25932 Surveyor, WV 339 5.0 mi
25801 Beckley, WV 33,590 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Raleigh County

25801 standard
Beckley, WV
Pop: 33,590
25813 standard
Beaver, WV
Pop: 8,063
25880 standard
Mount Hope, WV
Pop: 6,928
25918 standard
Shady Spring, WV
Pop: 4,430
25832 standard
Daniels, WV
Pop: 3,994
25827 standard
Crab Orchard, WV
Pop: 2,488

Related Areas

Raleigh County Midway, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25878 in? ▼
ZIP code 25878 (Midway) is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Raleigh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/raleigh-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25878? ▼
ZIP code 25878 in Midway, WV has a population of 930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25878? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25878 is $25,878, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25878? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25878 is $104,000, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25878? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25878 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25878? ▼
ZIP code 25878 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25878? ▼
In ZIP code 25878, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 25878? ▼
In ZIP code 25878, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25878? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25878 is 38.3% 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.