25503 ZIP Code — Ashton, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25503 is located in Ashton, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 15.15 square miles and serves a population of 854 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25503

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 $69,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,542. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25503 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

854

population

15.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25503 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25503

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25520 Glenwood (5.1 mi) 25082 Fraziers Bottom (5.4 mi) 25502 Apple Grove (5.5 mi) 45623 Crown City (9.3 mi) 25187 Southside (9.3 mi) 25537 Lesage (10.3 mi) 25545 Ona (10.4 mi) 25033 Buffalo (10.6 mi) 25515 Gallipolis Ferry (10.7 mi) 25168 Red House (11.8 mi) 25541 Milton (12.3 mi) 25213 Winfield (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	854
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	15.15 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	38.6015
Longitude	-82.1059
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	56.9%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

854

Population

People per sq mi

28.9

Median age

$40,542

Median household income

$15,367

Per capita income

$69,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

54.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

325

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

116

35–44

146

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	322	37.7%
18 and over	532	62.3%
65 and over	30	3.5%
Median age	28.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	854	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	56.9%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 35.7%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	35.7%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
Median income	$40,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 57.3%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	50.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	42.7%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.0%
3 bedrooms	33.6%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	12.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	57.7%
3 or more	19.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.8%
Electricity	82.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	73	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	73	25.1%
Households with children under 18	160	55.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	10.3%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	37.7%
Married	50.7%	51.9%
Separated	0.0%	5.9%
Widowed	0.0%	4.5%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 55.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	13.1%
Elementary school	99	46.5%
High school	86	40.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.8%

Transportation & utilities 30.9%

Construction 19.5%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Retail trade 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	6.3%
Natural resources & construction	30.1%
Production & transportation	39.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 54.1%

Under 18 years 82.6%

18 and over 36.8%

Married-couple families 60.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.0%
Retirement income	0.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.4%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.9%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	837	98.0%
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)	854	100.0%
Born in same state	854	100.0%
Born in different state	585	68.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	132	15.5%
French	109	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	70	8.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25503

What city is ZIP code 25503 in?

ZIP code 25503 is primarily assigned to Ashton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25503 in?

ZIP code 25503 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25503?

54% of residents in ZIP code 25503 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 25503 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 25503 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 25503 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 25503 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25503?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 25503 in?

ZIP code 25503 observes the EST timezone.