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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.3 square miles in Midway, Raleigh County, West Virginia. The area is home to 930 residents, producing a population density of 177 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 25878 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25878 sits at $25,878 (55% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,195. The poverty rate stands at 38.3% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 25878 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Raleigh County, so you can benchmark 25878 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 25878, Midway, 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

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

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

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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

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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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