25247 ZIP Code — Hartford, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25247 is located in Hartford, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 1.27 square miles and serves a population of 551 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25247

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $51,250. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 25247 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

551
population
1.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
25247 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 25247

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City Status
Hartford Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 551
Population density 434 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 053
Geography
Land area 1.27 sq mi
Water area 0.41 sq mi
Latitude 39.0084
Longitude -81.9903
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 45.0% 50.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 47.2% 32.4% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 3.7% 15.8% 15.8%
Over $200k 4.1% 1.5% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

551
Population
434
People per sq mi
48.1
Median age
$51,250
Median household income
$24,917
Per capita income
$80,000
Median home value
$691
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
205
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
9
4
5–9
4
38
10–14
35
17
15–19
16
8
20–24
8
29
25–34
27
21
35–44
19
26
45–54
23
32
55–59
29
44
60–64
40
23
65–74
21
26
75–84
23
10
85+
9
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812222.1%
18 and over42977.9%
65 and over11220.3%
Median age48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Two or more races 2.2%
GroupCount%
White53997.8%
Two or more races122.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.0% 50.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 47.2% 32.4% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 3.7% 15.8% 15.8%
Over $200k 4.1% 1.5% 3.1%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 9.5%
$25k–$35k 22.9%
$35k–$50k 9.5%
$50k–$75k 30.7%
$75k–$100k 11.3%
$100k–$150k 7.8%
$200k+ 2.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k9.5%
$25k–$35k22.9%
$35k–$50k9.5%
$50k–$75k30.7%
$75k–$100k11.3%
$100k–$150k7.8%
$200k+2.6%
Median income$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%
$50k–$100k 33.1%
$100k–$150k 19.8%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k–$300k 11.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$80,000
Median rent / month$691
Owner occupied74.5%
Renter occupied25.5%
Vacant12.5%
Single-family detached51.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.3%
Median rooms4.7
Avg household size (owned)2.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.9%
2000–20099.5%
1990–199914.8%
1980–198915.2%
1970–197929.5%
1960–19695.3%
1950–19596.4%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier15.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.5%
2 bedrooms71.2%
3 bedrooms25.0%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle39.8%
2 vehicles34.6%
3 or more22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.0%
Electricity76.2%
Propane / LP gas20.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11248.5%
Cohabiting couple83.5%
Male householder, no spouse6427.7%
Female householder, no spouse4720.3%
Households with children under 184218.2%
Households with seniors (65+)8436.4%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married45.0%15.8%
Married48.0%51.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%17.6%
Divorced7.0%14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 20.6%
HS graduate 47.5%
Some college, no degree 25.1%
Associate's degree 5.0%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher77.6%
Bachelor's or higher0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7565.8%
High school3934.2%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 43.0%
Education & healthcare 23.1%
Construction 14.0%
Public administration 9.5%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Other services 4.1%
Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.6%
Service7.2%
Sales & office26.7%
Natural resources & construction22.2%
Production & transportation16.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.5%
Government14.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.7

Poverty

All people 10.9%
Under 18 years 6.6%
18 and over 12.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 34.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.7%
Retirement income23.8%
Supplemental Security1.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP19.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.1%
High blood pressure41.2%
High cholesterol36.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma12.2%
Arthritis35.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease12.6%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.1%
Binge drinking13.2%
No physical activity33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep42.5%
Depression30.4%
Fair or poor health23.7%
Poor mental health20.7%
Poor physical health15.8%
No health insurance12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.7%
Visited dentist49.8%
Cholesterol screening86.3%
Teeth loss22.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans358.2%
Disability%
Any disability22.5%
Under 1811.5%
18–64 years16.4%
65 and over51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.2%
Public insurance53.7%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only53296.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)551100.0%
Born in same state551100.0%
Born in different state30655.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French8214.9%
Italian468.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab305.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.9%
Internet access71.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25247

What city is ZIP code 25247 in?

ZIP code 25247 is primarily assigned to Hartford, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25247 in?

ZIP code 25247 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25247 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 25247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25247?

The median home value in ZIP code 25247 is $80,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25247?

Health data for ZIP code 25247 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 25247?

ZIP code 25247 has an estimated population of 551 residents, with a density of 434 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25247 in?

ZIP code 25247 observes the EST timezone.

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