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 High-density area
- $25,878
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st 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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,195. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,000 (25% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 82.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Raleigh County, so 25878 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 25878?
48.3
Median Age
37.4%
Male
62.6%
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?
$25,878
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$26,195
Per Capita Income
38.3%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25878 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Midway, 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)
$25,878 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
666housing units
666
Total Housing Units
614
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,000
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 25801
Beckley (25801)
33,590 residents
- 25827 2,488
Crab Orchard (25827)
2,488 residents
- 25823 2,176
Coal City (25823)
2,176 residents
- 25878 930
Midway (25878)
930 residents
- 25871 695
Mabscott (25871)
695 residents
- 25873 607
Mac Arthur (25873)
607 residents
- 25836 488
Eccles (25836)
488 residents
- 25932 339
Surveyor (25932)
339 residents
- 25849 266
Glen White (25849)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25878 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25878 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25801
Beckley (25801)
$56,836 median income
- 25911
Raleigh (25911)
$41,706 median income
- 25827
Crab Orchard (25827)
$41,198 median income
- 25871
Mabscott (25871)
$31,250 median income
- 25873
Mac Arthur (25873)
$26,788 median income
- 25878
Midway (25878)
$25,878 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25878, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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