25081 ZIP Code — Foster, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25081 is located in Foster, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 15.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,158 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25081

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,747. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 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 obesity (46%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25081 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,158

population

15.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25081 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25081

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Foster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25051 Costa (3.3 mi) 25154 Peytona (3.3 mi) 25130 Madison (4.8 mi) 25142 Nellis (5.6 mi) 25529 Julian (6.4 mi) 25203 Turtle Creek (6.5 mi) 25053 Danville (6.8 mi) 25181 Seth (6.8 mi) 25165 Racine (7 mi) 25024 Bloomingrose (8.6 mi) 25572 Woodville (8.9 mi) 25093 Gordon (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,158
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	15.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.0981
Longitude	-81.7595
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	40.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,158

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$87,747

Median household income

$39,208

Per capita income

$147,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

529

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

113

35–44

112

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	190	16.4%
18 and over	968	83.6%
65 and over	300	25.9%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,151	99.4%
Two or more races	7	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	1.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$87,747

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.6%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	14.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	52.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.9%
Electricity	45.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	15	3.0%
Female householder, no spouse	122	24.1%
Households with children under 18	180	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	36.7%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	17.0%
Married	76.4%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	14.1%
Divorced	0.0%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 32.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	73	40.1%
High school	101	55.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.8%

Agriculture & mining 26.3%

Other services 8.4%

Construction 6.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	26.8%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.3

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	44.0%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.8%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	39.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.1%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	23.2%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	15.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,142	98.6%
Spanish	8	0.7%
Other Indo-European	8	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,158	100.0%
Born in same state	1,158	100.0%
Born in different state	969	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	221	19.1%
French	199	17.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	8%
English	18	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25081

What city is ZIP code 25081 in?

ZIP code 25081 is primarily assigned to Foster, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25081 in?

ZIP code 25081 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25081 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 25081 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25081?

6% 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 25081 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 25081 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25081 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 25081 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25081 in?

ZIP code 25081 observes the EST timezone.