25878 ZIP Code — Midway, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25878 is located in Midway, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 4.64 square miles and serves a population of 945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25878

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 $104,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 25878 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

945

population

4.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25878 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25878

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City	Status
Midway	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	945
Population density	204 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	4.64 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.7202
Longitude	-81.2438
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	74.2%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

945

Population

204

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

Median household income

$16,550

Per capita income

$104,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

46.5%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

346

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

248

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	229	24.2%
18 and over	716	75.8%
65 and over	193	20.4%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	945	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.2%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 50.2%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	50.2%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.4%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 43.6%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	4.6%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.0%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	43.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	72.1%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	60.6%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	9.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	84.3%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	74	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	189	45.7%
Households with children under 18	214	51.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	45.9%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	21.2%
Married	70.3%	37.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.1%
Divorced	12.1%	34.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 19.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	182	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 33.3%

Manufacturing 25.0%

Agriculture & mining 21.4%

Retail trade 20.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	18.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	25.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 46.5%

Under 18 years 43.2%

18 and over 47.5%

Married-couple families 51.7%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.4%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	49.1%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	42.1%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	74.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	945	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)	945	100.0%
Born in same state	945	100.0%
Born in different state	780	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	510	54%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	62.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25878

What city is ZIP code 25878 in?

ZIP code 25878 is primarily assigned to Midway, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25878 in?

ZIP code 25878 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25878 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 25878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25878?

47% of residents in ZIP code 25878 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25878?

The median home value in ZIP code 25878 is $104,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25878?

Health data for ZIP code 25878 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25878 in?

ZIP code 25878 observes the EST timezone.