25514 ZIP Code — Fort Gay, WV

Wayne County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25514 is located in Fort Gay, West Virginia, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 76.56 square miles and serves a population of 4,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25514

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,944. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 25514 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,101

population

76.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25514 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25514

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25514. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Gay	Acceptable
Fort Gay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25517 Genoa (5.9 mi) 25555 Prichard (6.2 mi) 41230 Louisa (7 mi) 25570 Wayne (8.2 mi) 41232 Lowmansville (12.5 mi) 25512 East Lynn (12.7 mi) 41201 Adams (13.1 mi) 25511 Dunlow (13.2 mi) 25669 Crum (13.5 mi) 41129 Catlettsburg (13.7 mi) 25704 Huntington (14.1 mi) 25535 Lavalette (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,101
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	76.56 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	38.1297
Longitude	-82.5437
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	63.0%	57.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	29.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	10.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,101

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$51,944

Median household income

$23,118

Per capita income

$67,700

Median home value

$923

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,684

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

139

5–9

135

10–14

140

15–19

137

20–24

226

25–34

221

252

35–44

246

243

45–54

238

203

55–59

199

140

60–64

136

330

65–74

323

123

75–84

120

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	828	20.2%
18 and over	3,273	79.8%
65 and over	968	23.6%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,914	92.3%
Two or more races	160	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	141	3.3%
Other race	27	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	57.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	29.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	10.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$51,944

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,700
Median rent / month	$923
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	47.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	29.1%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.1%
Electricity	64.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	793	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	203	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	177	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	421	26.4%
Households with children under 18	549	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	622	39.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	16.8%
Married	56.8%	45.3%
Separated	3.1%	0.8%
Widowed	1.6%	16.4%
Divorced	14.0%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.5%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	7.7%
Kindergarten	56	7.3%
Elementary school	300	39.1%
High school	248	32.3%
College / grad school	105	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.3%

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Construction 10.8%

Finance & real estate 10.2%

Professional & management 6.3%

Other services 3.4%

Information 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 58.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.6%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	30.1%
Fair or poor health	28.3%
Poor mental health	20.8%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	29.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.3%
Under 18	21.0%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	61.5%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,948	96.3%
Spanish	27	0.7%
Other Indo-European	27	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,074	99.3%
Born in same state	4,069	99.2%
Born in different state	2,413	58.8%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	615	15%
Arab	437	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	344	8.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25514

What city is ZIP code 25514 in?

ZIP code 25514 is primarily assigned to Fort Gay, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25514 in?

ZIP code 25514 falls within Wayne County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25514?

7% 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 25514?

21% of residents in ZIP code 25514 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25514 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 25514 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25514 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 25514 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25514 in?

ZIP code 25514 observes the EST timezone.