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Fayette County
Boomer, WV
25031
25031 ZIP Code — Boomer, WV
Fayette County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25031 is located in
Boomer ,
West Virginia ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 1.34 square miles and serves a population of
622 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 25031
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 $91,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $35,446. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 25031 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
622
Population density
464 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
1.34 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
38.1519
Longitude
-81.2652
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.4%
56.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
33.0%
31.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.7%
11.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$35,446
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 154 24.8% 18 and over 468 75.2% 65 and over 125 20.1% Median age 49.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
33%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Group Count % White 404 65% Black or African American 205 33% American Indian / Alaska Native 13 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.4%
56.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
33.0%
31.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.7%
11.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.6% $10k–$15k 20.7% $15k–$25k 11.9% $25k–$35k 9.4% $35k–$50k 17.4% $50k–$75k 27.9% $100k–$150k 6.1% Median income $35,446
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $91,300 Median rent / month $546 Owner occupied 51.7% Renter occupied 48.3% Vacant 27.0% Single-family detached 87.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 2.4% 1990–1999 2.8% 1980–1989 2.6% 1970–1979 15.3% 1960–1969 9.3% 1950–1959 12.5% 1940–1949 26.8% 1939 or earlier 28.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.8% 1 bedroom 5.2% 2 bedrooms 38.5% 3 bedrooms 51.4% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.0% 1 vehicle 49.7% 2 vehicles 24.0% 3 or more 13.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 68.8% Electricity 31.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 77 21.3% Cohabiting couple 17 4.7% Male householder, no spouse 121 33.4% Female householder, no spouse 147 40.6% Households with children under 18 66 18.2% Households with seniors (65+) 114 31.5% Average household size 1.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.1% 9.2% Married 29.0% 24.8% Separated 0.0% 18.8% Widowed 13.1% 29.4% Divorced 9.9% 17.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.9% Bachelor's or higher 8.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 14.9% Kindergarten 33 21.4% Elementary school 65 42.2% High school 33 21.4% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Transportation & utilities
15.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.8% Service 0.0% Sales & office 50.8% Natural resources & construction 13.0% Production & transportation 14.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.6% Government 26.4% Self-employed 13.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 73.6% Carpool 26.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 39.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
48.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.4% Retirement income 18.0% Supplemental Security 7.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 24.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.9% High blood pressure 46.9% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 17.8% Heart disease 10.6% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 11.8% Arthritis 40.0% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 13.2% Cancer 8.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.2% Binge drinking 10.6% No physical activity 35.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.6% Depression 27.5% Fair or poor health 25.7% Poor mental health 17.5% Poor physical health 16.7% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.9% Visited dentist 49.8% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 24.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 33.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 44.9% 65 and over 42.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.5% Public insurance 57.2% No insurance 3.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 599 96.3% 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) 622 100.0% Born in same state 622 100.0% Born in different state 527 84.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 78 12.5% Italian 20 3.2%
Ancestry Count % French 11 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 58.2% Internet access 81.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25031
What city is ZIP code 25031 in?
ZIP code 25031 is primarily assigned to Boomer, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25031 in?
ZIP code 25031 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 25031 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 25031 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25031?
27% of residents in ZIP code 25031 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 25031?
9% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 25031?
The median home value in ZIP code 25031 is $91,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 25031 in?
ZIP code 25031 observes the EST timezone.
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