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Boone County
Ashford, WV
25009
25009 ZIP Code — Ashford, WV
Boone County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25009 is located in
Ashford ,
West Virginia ,
within Boone County .
It covers approximately 28.33 square miles and serves a population of
1,002 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 681 .
About ZIP code 25009
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $34,476. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (16%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 25009 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,002
Population density
35 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
28.33 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
38.1896
Longitude
-81.6878
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.6%
54.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
17.1%
31.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
12.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$34,476
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 266 26.5% 18 and over 736 73.5% 65 and over 192 19.2% Median age 42.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,002 100%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.6%
54.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
17.1%
31.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
10.3%
12.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.8% $10k–$15k 5.8% $15k–$25k 15.3% $25k–$35k 17.1% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 6.4% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 5.8% $150k–$200k 4.0% Median income $34,476
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.5% Renter occupied 13.5% Vacant 5.8% Single-family detached 72.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.13
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.4% 2000–2009 18.7% 1990–1999 2.0% 1980–1989 9.8% 1970–1979 23.9% 1960–1969 6.6% 1950–1959 12.4% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 10.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.4% 2 bedrooms 33.1% 3 bedrooms 40.6% 4 bedrooms 15.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.1% 1 vehicle 44.6% 2 vehicles 29.1% 3 or more 12.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.8% Electricity 42.2% Propane / LP gas 6.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 144 44.0% Cohabiting couple 11 3.4% Male householder, no spouse 80 24.5% Female householder, no spouse 92 28.1% Households with children under 18 96 29.4% Households with seniors (65+) 160 48.9% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.3% 17.7% Married 52.0% 44.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 9.6% Divorced 25.8% 28.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.3%
Some college, no degree
8.0%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.4% Bachelor's or higher 8.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 5.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 170 74.6% High school 46 20.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.2%
Public administration
13.1%
Professional & management
9.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.1% Service 6.2% Sales & office 43.3% Natural resources & construction 19.6% Production & transportation 17.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.5% Government 34.2% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.1% Carpool 13.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
27.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.7% Retirement income 29.4% Supplemental Security 22.0% Cash public assistance 13.8% Food stamps / SNAP 34.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 47.5% High blood pressure 44.9% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 15.7% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 12.9% Arthritis 40.0% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 15.0% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.7% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 38.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 44.2% Depression 30.4% Fair or poor health 28.9% Poor mental health 21.2% Poor physical health 18.4% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.1% Visited dentist 45.1% Cholesterol screening 86.7% Teeth loss 29.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 59 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 28.5% Under 18 8.3% 18–64 years 21.5% 65 and over 76.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.2% Public insurance 63.6% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 947 94.5% 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) 1,002 100.0% Born in same state 1,002 100.0% Born in different state 893 89.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 216 21.6% Italian 91 9.1%
Ancestry Count % French 63 6.3% Irish 11 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.6% Internet access 74.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25009
What city is ZIP code 25009 in?
ZIP code 25009 is primarily assigned to Ashford, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25009 in?
ZIP code 25009 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 25009 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 25009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 25009?
8% 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 25009?
22% of residents in ZIP code 25009 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 25009 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 25009 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 25009 in?
ZIP code 25009 observes the EST timezone.
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