25040 ZIP Code — Charlton Heights, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25040 is located in Charlton Heights, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 3.81 square miles and serves a population of 746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25040

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 $85,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,978. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25040 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

746

population

3.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charlton Heights	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	746
Population density	196 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	3.81 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.1343
Longitude	-81.2425
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	34.4%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.7%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

746

Population

196

People per sq mi

20.7

Median age

$89,978

Median household income

$22,016

Per capita income

$85,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

200

Housing units

53.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

109

45–54

128

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	324	43.4%
18 and over	422	56.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	20.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Hispanic or Latino 19.4%

Other race 11.7%

Two or more races 7.7%

Group	Count	%
White	567	61.3%
Hispanic or Latino	179	19.4%
Other race	108	11.7%
Two or more races	71	7.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.7%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 27.3%

$100k–$150k 49.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	27.3%
$100k–$150k	49.8%
Median income	$89,978

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 67.1%

$100k–$150k 32.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	23.0%
1939 or earlier	46.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	51.7%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	57	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	48	23.0%
Households with children under 18	209	100.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.5%	41.8%
Married	40.5%	39.8%
Separated	0.0%	18.4%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 13.6%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 53.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	53.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	71	21.5%
Elementary school	142	43.0%
High school	49	14.8%
College / grad school	68	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 37.5%

Agriculture & mining 18.3%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Other services 15.4%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	37.5%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	30.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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 24.0%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 25.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	23.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	39.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	21.9%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	24.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	746	100.0%
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)	746	100.0%
Born in same state	746	100.0%
Born in different state	587	78.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	199	26.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25040

What city is ZIP code 25040 in?

ZIP code 25040 is primarily assigned to Charlton Heights, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25040 in?

ZIP code 25040 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25040 family-oriented?

43% of residents in ZIP code 25040 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25040?

24% of residents in ZIP code 25040 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25040?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25040?

The median home value in ZIP code 25040 is $85,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 25040 in?

ZIP code 25040 observes the EST timezone.