25244 ZIP Code — Gay, WV

Jackson County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25244 is located in Gay, West Virginia, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 31.70 square miles and serves a population of 557 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25244

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 $79,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,179. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 25244 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

557

population

31.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25244 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25244

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25271 Ripley (5.6 mi) 25275 Sandyville (8.7 mi) 25245 Given (8.8 mi) 25252 Le Roy (10.1 mi) 25243 Gandeeville (10.6 mi) 25248 Kenna (11.4 mi) 25241 Evans (12.2 mi) 25239 Cottageville (12.9 mi) 26160 Palestine (13.9 mi) 25276 Spencer (13.9 mi) 26164 Ravenswood (14 mi) 25262 Millwood (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	557
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	31.70 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.7999
Longitude	-81.5782
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	26.7%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	68.4%	29.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

557

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$60,179

Median household income

$22,410

Per capita income

$79,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

220

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

113

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	13.5%
18 and over	482	86.5%
65 and over	115	20.6%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Asian 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	540	96.9%
Asian	17	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	68.4%	29.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 41.6%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	41.6%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
Median income	$60,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	51.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	36.2%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	62.1%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	11.7%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	39.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	59.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	85.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	9.1%
Female householder, no spouse	10	5.1%
Households with children under 18	19	9.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	42.6%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	25.3%
Married	59.0%	70.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.5%	4.1%
Divorced	11.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 76.7%

Some college, no degree 3.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	21.8%
High school	51	46.4%
College / grad school	35	31.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.2%

Professional & management 19.8%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Transportation & utilities 16.5%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Construction 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.3%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	50.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.3%
Government	41.0%
Self-employed	5.7%
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)	31.4

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	557	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)	551	98.9%
Born in same state	545	97.8%
Born in different state	432	77.6%
Foreign born	6	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.1%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	53	9.5%
French	23	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25244

What city is ZIP code 25244 in?

ZIP code 25244 is primarily assigned to Gay, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25244 in?

ZIP code 25244 falls within Jackson County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25244 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 25244 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25244?

6% 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 25244 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 25244 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25244?

The median home value in ZIP code 25244 is $79,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 25244 in?

ZIP code 25244 observes the EST timezone.