25181 ZIP Code — Seth, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25181 is located in Seth, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 56.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25181

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 $69,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25181 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,349

population

56.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25181 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25181

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25181. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seth	Acceptable
Seth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25093 Gordon (3.9 mi) 25130 Madison (5.6 mi) 25148 Orgas (6.3 mi) 25154 Peytona (6.4 mi) 25081 Foster (6.8 mi) 25049 Comfort (7.1 mi) 25206 Van (7.1 mi) 25051 Costa (7.7 mi) 25024 Bloomingrose (7.8 mi) 25193 Sylvester (7.9 mi) 25165 Racine (8 mi) 25204 Twilight (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,349
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	56.57 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.0450
Longitude	-81.6549
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,349

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

Median household income

$22,192

Per capita income

$69,700

Median home value

$417

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

521

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	343	25.4%
18 and over	1,006	74.6%
65 and over	181	13.4%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,312	97.3%
Two or more races	37	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 26.3%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	26.3%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 36.4%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,700
Median rent / month	$417
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.0%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	67	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	74	14.4%
Households with children under 18	191	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	149	29.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	13.1%
Married	65.7%	72.4%
Separated	2.2%	1.7%
Widowed	3.5%	2.4%
Divorced	4.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	5.2%
Elementary school	183	56.1%
High school	79	24.2%
College / grad school	47	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Agriculture & mining 16.2%

Retail trade 15.0%

Other services 13.9%

Construction 12.9%

Public administration 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Professional & management 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	23.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.7%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	39.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	57.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,285	95.3%
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)	1,349	100.0%
Born in same state	1,349	100.0%
Born in different state	1,019	75.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	157	11.6%
French	154	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	139	10.3%
Irish	28	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25181

What city is ZIP code 25181 in?

ZIP code 25181 is primarily assigned to Seth, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25181 in?

ZIP code 25181 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25181 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 25181 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25181?

11% 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 25181 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 25181 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25181?

The median home value in ZIP code 25181 is $69,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 25181 in?

ZIP code 25181 observes the EST timezone.