25049 ZIP Code — Comfort, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25049 is located in Comfort, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 17.19 square miles and serves a population of 535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25049

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,300. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25049 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

535

population

17.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Comfort	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25214 Winifrede (2.4 mi) 25024 Bloomingrose (3.7 mi) 25148 Orgas (4.2 mi) 25035 Cabin Creek (4.5 mi) 25107 Hernshaw (4.9 mi) 25165 Racine (5.6 mi) 25181 Seth (7.1 mi) 25075 Eskdale (7.1 mi) 25015 Belle (7.1 mi) 25315 Charleston (7.6 mi) 25154 Peytona (7.8 mi) 25067 East Bank (8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	535
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	17.19 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.1220
Longitude	-81.5676
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

535

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$59,300

Median household income

$23,151

Per capita income

$85,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

279

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	29.7%
18 and over	376	70.3%
65 and over	37	6.9%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	535	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 40.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$100k–$150k	40.0%
Median income	$59,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.3%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	47.5%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	37.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	11.8%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	33.4%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.9%
Electricity	23.8%
Fuel oil	19.4%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	83.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	26	16.3%
Households with children under 18	59	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	17	10.6%
Average household size	3.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	23.4%
Married	77.1%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	80	37.2%
High school	74	34.4%
College / grad school	50	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.9%

Transportation & utilities 26.6%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Retail trade 8.3%

Construction 6.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Other services 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.6%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	32.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.8%
Carpool	26.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.9

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.7%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.3%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	26.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	67.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.7%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	490	91.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	535	100.0%
Born in same state	535	100.0%
Born in different state	409	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	131	24.5%
Irish	34	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	5.4%
French	18	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25049

What city is ZIP code 25049 in?

ZIP code 25049 is primarily assigned to Comfort, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25049 in?

ZIP code 25049 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25049?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 25049 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 25049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25049?

The median home value in ZIP code 25049 is $85,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25049?

Health data for ZIP code 25049 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25049 in?

ZIP code 25049 observes the EST timezone.