25904 ZIP Code — Pax, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25904 is located in Pax, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 18.77 square miles and serves a population of 486 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25904

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,156. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 41%.

Overall, ZIP code 25904 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

486

population

18.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25904 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25904

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25904. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pax	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	486
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	18.77 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.9372
Longitude	-81.2632
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	68.7%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

486

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$45,156

Median household income

$23,568

Per capita income

$88,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

46.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

315

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	19.1%
18 and over	393	80.9%
65 and over	91	18.7%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	486	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 16.6%

$25k–$35k 0.4%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	16.6%
$25k–$35k	0.4%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
Median income	$45,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.0%

$50k–$100k 44.1%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	35.1%
Single-family detached	65.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	29.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	47.5%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	52.8%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	53.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Fuel oil	7.2%
Wood	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	31.5%
Cohabiting couple	29	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	73	31.1%
Female householder, no spouse	59	25.1%
Households with children under 18	50	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	31.1%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	25.4%
Married	47.1%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.5%
Divorced	18.8%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.9%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	78.1%
High school	7	9.6%
College / grad school	9	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.1%

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Agriculture & mining 17.5%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Other services 10.0%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	35.6%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 46.5%

Under 18 years 86.0%

18 and over 37.2%

Married-couple families 20.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	17.4%
Cash public assistance	6.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	14.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.9%
Depression	30.9%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.7%
Under 18	44.1%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	86.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	59.9%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	462	95.1%
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)	486	100.0%
Born in same state	486	100.0%
Born in different state	289	59.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	13.8%
French	22	4.5%
Arab	22	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	3.3%
Polish	7	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.4%
Internet access	77.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25904

What city is ZIP code 25904 in?

ZIP code 25904 is primarily assigned to Pax, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25904 in?

ZIP code 25904 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25904?

47% of residents in ZIP code 25904 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25904?

9% 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 25904 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 25904 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25904?

The median home value in ZIP code 25904 is $88,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 25904 in?

ZIP code 25904 observes the EST timezone.