25843 ZIP Code — Ghent, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25843 is located in Ghent, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 14.42 square miles and serves a population of 844 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25843

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $280,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $84,348.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

844

population

14.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ghent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25825 Cool Ridge (2.1 mi) 25969 Jumping Branch (4.4 mi) 25857 Josephine (5 mi) 25841 Flat Top (5.2 mi) 25989 White Oak (5.7 mi) 25823 Coal City (7.1 mi) 25908 Princewick (7.6 mi) 25832 Daniels (7.7 mi) 25902 Odd (8 mi) 25978 Nimitz (9 mi) 25915 Rhodell (10 mi) 25971 Lerona (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	844
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	14.42 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	37.6203
Longitude	-81.1038
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	25.3%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	52.8%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

844

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$84,348

Median household income

$47,814

Per capita income

$280,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

425

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

114

25–34

102

123

45–54

110

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	13.3%
18 and over	732	86.7%
65 and over	129	15.3%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	844	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.3%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.1%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	52.8%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.8%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	28.5%
$150k–$200k	17.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$84,348

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 28.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$280,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	87.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	36.5%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.4%
Electricity	45.8%
Wood	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	231	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	97	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	146	30.8%
Households with children under 18	33	7.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	20.3%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	9.6%
Married	62.1%	79.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.8%
Divorced	37.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	19.3%
Elementary school	84	57.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	33	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 32.9%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Finance & real estate 17.7%

Construction 16.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Information 2.8%

Retail trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	2.1%
Natural resources & construction	28.4%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.0%
Government	49.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.5%
Carpool	31.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.9

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.8%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	42.8%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	39.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.5%
Under 18	75.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	844	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)	844	100.0%
Born in same state	844	100.0%
Born in different state	835	98.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	357	42.3%
Italian	175	20.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.2%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25843

What city is ZIP code 25843 in?

ZIP code 25843 is primarily assigned to Ghent, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25843 in?

ZIP code 25843 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25843?

17% of residents in ZIP code 25843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25843?

Health data for ZIP code 25843 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 25843?

ZIP code 25843 has an estimated population of 844 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25843?

The median home value in ZIP code 25843 is $280,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 25843 in?

ZIP code 25843 observes the EST timezone.