25043 ZIP Code — Clay, WV

Clay County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25043 is located in Clay, West Virginia, within Clay County. It covers approximately 98.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25043

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 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 (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25043 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.

1,249

population

98.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26617 Dille (6.8 mi) 25133 Maysel (6.9 mi) 25113 Ivydale (7.2 mi) 25285 Wallback (7.4 mi) 25019 Bickmore (8.3 mi) 25063 Duck (8.5 mi) 25111 Indore (11 mi) 25164 Procious (11.1 mi) 26651 Summersville (12.1 mi) 26623 Frametown (12.3 mi) 26610 Birch River (12.7 mi) 25266 Newton (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,249
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	98.00 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	38.4700
Longitude	-80.9997
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	70.9%	71.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.3%	6.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,249

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

Median household income

$13,274

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

52.1%

Home ownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

31.9%

Unemployment

484

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

108

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

123

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	343	27.5%
18 and over	906	72.5%
65 and over	174	13.9%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,241	99.4%
Two or more races	5	0.4%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.9%	71.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.3%	6.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	3.1%

Under $10k 26.7%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

$75k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.7%
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
$75k–$100k	3.7%
$100k–$150k	3.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.6%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 45.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	52.1%
Renter occupied	47.9%
Vacant	40.7%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.6%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	7.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Electricity	31.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	174	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	114	28.4%
Male householder, no spouse	66	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	47	11.7%
Households with children under 18	178	44.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	30.4%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	30.6%
Married	45.6%	50.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	2.3%
Divorced	14.0%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 29.1%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 7.6%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	15.8%
Kindergarten	14	4.7%
Elementary school	203	68.1%
High school	13	4.4%
College / grad school	21	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Retail trade 21.4%

Agriculture & mining 21.0%

Public administration 21.0%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	44.4%
Government	44.4%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.9%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.6

Poverty

All people 52.4%

Under 18 years 68.0%

18 and over 47.2%

Married-couple families 20.1%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	39.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	16.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.0%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.0%
Depression	29.5%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	43.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	32.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.0%
65 and over	48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.0%
Public insurance	72.1%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,209	96.8%
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)	1,246	99.8%
Born in same state	1,246	99.8%
Born in different state	948	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	199	15.9%
Italian	183	14.7%
French	70	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	2.1%
German	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	74.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25043

What city is ZIP code 25043 in?

ZIP code 25043 is primarily assigned to Clay, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25043 in?

ZIP code 25043 falls within Clay County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25043?

52% of residents in ZIP code 25043 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25043?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25043 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 25043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25043?

The median home value in ZIP code 25043 is $112,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 25043 in?

ZIP code 25043 observes the EST timezone.