25008 ZIP Code — Artie, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25008 is located in Artie, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 13.75 square miles and serves a population of 226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25008

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 25008 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

226

population

13.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25008

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City	Status
Artie	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	226
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	13.75 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.9488
Longitude	-81.3633
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	62.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

226

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

Median household income

$25,819

Per capita income

$91,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

30.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

14.2%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	23.0%
18 and over	174	77.0%
65 and over	22	9.7%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	226	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 25.6%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	25.6%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.6%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	30.8%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.4%
1 vehicle	12.8%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	12	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	10	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	17	21.8%
Households with children under 18	33	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	28.2%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	37.6%
Married	50.5%	42.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	20.6%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 58.2%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	38.6%
High school	11	25.0%
College / grad school	16	36.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 52.6%

Agriculture & mining 31.6%

Professional & management 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	31.6%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.9%
Government	42.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 30.5%

Under 18 years 51.9%

18 and over 24.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.3%
High blood pressure	49.8%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	17.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	35.3%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.8%
Depression	31.5%
Fair or poor health	31.5%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	20.3%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	33.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	28.9%
65 and over	54.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	63.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	93.4%
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)	226	100.0%
Born in same state	226	100.0%
Born in different state	195	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	104	46%
French	53	23.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	10.6%
English	4	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25008

What city is ZIP code 25008 in?

ZIP code 25008 is primarily assigned to Artie, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25008 in?

ZIP code 25008 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25008?

31% of residents in ZIP code 25008 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25008 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 25008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25008?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25008?

Health data for ZIP code 25008 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25008 in?

ZIP code 25008 observes the EST timezone.