25044 ZIP Code — Clear Creek, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25044 is located in Clear Creek, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 6.66 square miles and serves a population of 294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25044

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 $151,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,304. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 72% 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.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 25044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

294

population

6.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clear Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25917 Scarbro (5.3 mi) 25062 Dry Creek (6.6 mi) 25209 Whitesville (7.2 mi) 25174 Rock Creek (8.1 mi) 25801 Beckley (8.3 mi) 25007 Arnett (8.6 mi) 25880 Mount Hope (8.7 mi) 25060 Dorothy (8.9 mi) 25844 Glen Daniel (9.1 mi) 25846 Glen Jean (9.6 mi) 25839 Fairdale (9.7 mi) 25855 Hilltop (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	294
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	6.66 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.9164
Longitude	-81.3269
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	56.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

294

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$63,304

Median household income

$27,819

Per capita income

$151,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	13.9%
18 and over	253	86.1%
65 and over	104	35.4%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	286	97.3%
Two or more races	8	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 28.5%

$50k–$75k 58.4%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	28.5%
$50k–$75k	58.4%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
Median income	$63,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 29.9%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	31.6%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	49.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	54.7%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	67.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	27.7%
Cohabiting couple	20	14.6%
Male householder, no spouse	30	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	49	35.8%
Households with children under 18	28	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	62.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	19.6%
Married	24.2%	32.4%
Separated	9.6%	13.7%
Widowed	16.6%	34.3%
Divorced	28.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 25.5%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	85.4%
High school	6	14.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 33.1%

Education & healthcare 28.9%

Agriculture & mining 20.7%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Construction 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	65.3%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	11.6%

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 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.3%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.0%
High blood pressure	49.8%
High cholesterol	42.4%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	41.0%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	17.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	35.2%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.5%
Depression	32.1%
Fair or poor health	31.4%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	20.3%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	44.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	32.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	14.6%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	294	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)	294	100.0%
Born in same state	294	100.0%
Born in different state	276	93.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	87	29.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	25.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25044

What city is ZIP code 25044 in?

ZIP code 25044 is primarily assigned to Clear Creek, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25044 in?

ZIP code 25044 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25044 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 25044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25044 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 25044 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25044?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 25044 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 25044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25044 in?

ZIP code 25044 observes the EST timezone.