25909 ZIP Code — Prosperity, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25909 is located in Prosperity, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 0.46 square miles and serves a population of 871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25909

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,381. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 25909 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

871

population

0.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25909 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25909

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City	Status
Prosperity	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	871
Population density	1,893 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.8377
Longitude	-81.1976
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

871

Population

1,893

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$52,381

Median household income

$26,979

Per capita income

$109,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

19.6%

Unemployment

262

Housing units

51.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

121

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	238	27.3%
18 and over	633	72.7%
65 and over	166	19.1%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Two or more races 15.6%

Black or African American 6.5%

Group	Count	%
White	678	77.8%
Two or more races	136	15.6%
Black or African American	57	6.5%

Household income

$15k–$25k 24.4%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	24.4%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	30.6%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$52,381

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 44.7%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	92.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	23.4%
4 bedrooms	55.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.9%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.3%
Electricity	39.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	71.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	45	14.1%
Households with children under 18	135	42.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	35.3%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.0%	8.6%
Married	91.0%	75.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.4%
Divorced	0.0%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 32.0%

Graduate / professional 19.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	51.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	182	82.4%
High school	39	17.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.9%

Public administration 15.9%

Professional & management 12.6%

Wholesale trade 8.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	54.7%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	3.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.6%
Government	51.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	57.2%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.2%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	854	98.0%
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)	871	100.0%
Born in same state	846	97.1%
Born in different state	682	78.3%
Foreign born	25	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	393	45.1%
French	210	24.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25909

What city is ZIP code 25909 in?

ZIP code 25909 is primarily assigned to Prosperity, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25909 in?

ZIP code 25909 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25909?

18% of residents in ZIP code 25909 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25909?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 25909 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 25909 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25909?

The median home value in ZIP code 25909 is $109,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25909 in?

ZIP code 25909 observes the EST timezone.