25831 ZIP Code — Danese, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25831 is located in Danese, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 57.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25831

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $42,596. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 25831 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.

1,283

population

57.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25831 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25831

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25831. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danese	Acceptable
Danese	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25977 Meadow Creek (6.3 mi) 25976 Meadow Bridge (6.5 mi) 25864 Layland (6.6 mi) 25813 Beaver (6.9 mi) 25888 Mount Hope (8.1 mi) 25918 Shady Spring (9.2 mi) 25901 Oak Hill (9.6 mi) 25846 Glen Jean (9.7 mi) 25855 Hilltop (10.1 mi) 25880 Mount Hope (10.2 mi) 25985 Sandstone (10.3 mi) 25840 Fayetteville (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,283
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	57.93 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	37.8800
Longitude	-80.9847
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,283

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$42,596

Median household income

$20,386

Per capita income

$91,700

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

414

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

111

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	298	23.2%
18 and over	985	76.8%
65 and over	269	21.0%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,278	99.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
Median income	$42,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,700
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	16.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	66.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	15.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	274	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	103	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	113	22.7%
Households with children under 18	214	43.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	40.0%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	31.1%
Married	53.3%	59.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.6%
Widowed	6.4%	4.0%
Divorced	21.3%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 53.8%

Some college, no degree 8.7%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	6.2%
Elementary school	186	82.3%
High school	17	7.5%
College / grad school	9	4.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.8%

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Public administration 10.2%

Construction 8.7%

Professional & management 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.5%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	35.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	1.8%
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)	35.1

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 38.9%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 91.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	35.2%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	64.7%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,230	95.9%
Spanish	28	2.3%
Other Indo-European	28	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,283	100.0%
Born in same state	1,278	99.6%
Born in different state	1,129	88.0%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	271	21.1%
Italian	236	18.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	3%
English	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25831

What city is ZIP code 25831 in?

ZIP code 25831 is primarily assigned to Danese, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25831 in?

ZIP code 25831 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25831?

6% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 25831?

25% of residents in ZIP code 25831 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25831?

The median home value in ZIP code 25831 is $91,700.

Does ZIP code 25831 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 25831 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25831 in?

ZIP code 25831 observes the EST timezone.