25051 ZIP Code — Costa, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25051 is located in Costa, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25051

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 $81,000.

Median household income is $60,741. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

208

population

0.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Costa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25154 Peytona (1.5 mi) 25142 Nellis (2.9 mi) 25081 Foster (3.3 mi) 25165 Racine (4.2 mi) 25024 Bloomingrose (6.1 mi) 25529 Julian (6.9 mi) 25003 Alum Creek (7.4 mi) 25181 Seth (7.7 mi) 25130 Madison (7.8 mi) 25107 Hernshaw (8 mi) 25049 Comfort (9 mi) 25567 Sumerco (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	208
Population density	473 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.44 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.1398
Longitude	-81.7310
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	17.5%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

208

Population

473

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$60,741

Median household income

$27,169

Per capita income

$81,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

64.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

35–44

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	22.1%
18 and over	162	77.9%
65 and over	57	27.4%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	198	95.2%
Two or more races	10	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.5%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 36.5%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	36.5%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
Median income	$60,741

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 37.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	26.4%
1939 or earlier	50.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	52.9%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	63.5%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	50.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	27	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	37	50.0%
Households with children under 18	35	47.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	63.5%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	26.8%	43.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.3%	41.5%
Divorced	62.9%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 66.7%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 44.1%

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Construction 26.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	50.0%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	26.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	29.4%
Government	44.1%
Self-employed	26.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	52.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 33.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.7%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.6%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	43.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	16.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.6%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	39.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.2%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	30.2%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	19.5%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	30.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.5%
Public insurance	88.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	208	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)	208	100.0%
Born in same state	208	100.0%
Born in different state	188	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	19.2%
French	27	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	9.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25051

What city is ZIP code 25051 in?

ZIP code 25051 is primarily assigned to Costa, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25051 in?

ZIP code 25051 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25051 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 25051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25051 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 25051 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25051?

Health data for ZIP code 25051 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25051?

The median home value in ZIP code 25051 is $81,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25051 in?

ZIP code 25051 observes the EST timezone.