25812 ZIP Code — Ansted, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25812 is located in Ansted, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 8.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25812

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $51,250. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25812 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,444

population

8.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ansted	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25085 Gauley Bridge (3.3 mi) 25862 Lansing (4.7 mi) 25938 Victor (4.9 mi) 25837 Edmond (7.7 mi) 26656 Belva (7.8 mi) 25854 Hico (8.7 mi) 25173 Robson (8.8 mi) 26690 Swiss (8.9 mi) 25840 Fayetteville (9.1 mi) 25136 Montgomery (9.3 mi) 25059 Dixie (9.4 mi) 25119 Kincaid (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,444
Population density	161 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	8.98 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.1484
Longitude	-81.1040
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,444

Population

161

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$24,973

Per capita income

$67,000

Median home value

$758

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

560

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

109

20–24

112

25–34

35–44

103

45–54

55–59

60–64

122

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	17.9%
18 and over	1,186	82.1%
65 and over	343	23.8%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,419	96.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25	1.7%
Two or more races	14	1%
Other race	11	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.6%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,000
Median rent / month	$758
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	19.7%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	37.3%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	68.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	89	16.1%
Male householder, no spouse	74	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	177	32.1%
Households with children under 18	105	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	47.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.0%	23.0%
Married	30.3%	36.4%
Separated	1.6%	1.0%
Widowed	1.6%	23.9%
Divorced	23.5%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.9%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	88	36.2%
High school	100	41.2%
College / grad school	41	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Construction 15.8%

Retail trade 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Public administration 6.6%

Professional & management 5.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.9%
Carpool	24.0%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.5

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 21.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.1%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,384	95.8%
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)	1,444	100.0%
Born in same state	1,444	100.0%
Born in different state	1,127	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	207	14.3%
Italian	197	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	94	6.5%
English	71	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25812

What city is ZIP code 25812 in?

ZIP code 25812 is primarily assigned to Ansted, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25812 in?

ZIP code 25812 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25812 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 25812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25812?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25812?

20% of residents in ZIP code 25812 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25812?

The median home value in ZIP code 25812 is $67,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25812 in?

ZIP code 25812 observes the EST timezone.