| City: | Boomer, West Virginia |
| County: | Fayette County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:47 PM |
| Population: | 832 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1519, -81.2652 |
| Land Area: | 1.338 sq mi |
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Boomer is a small community tucked into the hills of Fayette County, West Virginia. With 832 residents and 345 households, it's a tight-knit Appalachian settlement where the post office serves as the only mail access point. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery option for the 5 square miles this ZIP covers.
The Boomer post office maintains 317 PO Boxes for 345 households. That's a 92% adoption rate, and it isn't by choice. Residents must travel to the post office for mail, packages, and everything else. Street names like Midland Trail, Old Boomer Hill, and Boomer Branch Road trace the community's geography along hollows and ridges.
Demographics show a working-class community with deep roots. Median household income sits at $38,032, with home values averaging $84,800. Homeownership runs high at 85%, and every resident was born in the United States. The median age of 43 suggests established families rather than retirees. Only 8.6% hold a bachelor's degree, but 137 workers are employed in transportation and warehousing, likely connected to the region's industrial and extraction economy.
Fayette County is known for the New River Gorge, though Boomer itself sits away from the tourist corridors. The community dates back well before modern postal tracking began (the ZIP was established before October 2004). For residents here, the post office isn't a convenience. It's how mail works.
Street names reflect Appalachian geography: trails, hills, branches, and hollows that define settlement patterns.
ZIP Code 25031 has 832 residents and 345 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 43.0 years, about the same as the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.3%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 832Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 424Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 621.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $40,048Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 345Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $71,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.41Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,046 | 1,089 | 1,091 | 926 | 923 | 974 | 790 | 644 | 755 | 624 | 900 | 622 | 622 | 424 |
| Decennial Census | 615 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 832 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 44
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 22 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 15 | 31 | 11 | 28 | 34 | 37 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
| Female | 16 | 15 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 9 | 21 | 34 | 36 | 23 | 28 | 10 | 35 | 45 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 12 |
| Total | 38 | 41 | 57 | 47 | 59 | 25 | 42 | 59 | 63 | 38 | 59 | 21 | 63 | 79 | 64 | 34 | 19 | 24 |
| White: | 710 | 91.73% |
| Black: | 52 | 6.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 0.65% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.13% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.65% |
| Total: | 774 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 405 | 48.68% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 427 | 51.32% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 832 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 424 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 424 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 424 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $40,048, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $15,554 (28.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,452. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $28,333 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,333). By gender, male median income is $34,597 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $34,597 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.3%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (62.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,602 | $56,115 | $57,107 | $55,357 | $43,417 | $43,988 | $36,696 | $32,250 | $46,500 | $45,750 | $48,268 | $35,446 | $38,032 | $40,048 |
| Median Family Income | $61,813 | $62,782 | $62,880 | $63,750 | $60,924 | $44,345 | $31,776 | $30,331 | $46,482 | $0 | $101,513 | $54,851 | $68,417 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,571 | $20,952 | $21,250 | $23,542 | $27,917 | $22,361 | $31,510 | $0 | $31,393 | $23,889 | $27,188 | $24,971 | $24,099 | $28,333 |
| Median Male Income | $52,969 | $41,364 | $48,030 | $57,714 | $0 | $44,698 | $61,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $110,724 | $36,429 | $39,120 | $34,597 |
| Median Female Income | $29,659 | $29,722 | $40,571 | $30,750 | $0 | $30,184 | $30,066 | $22,321 | $0 | $0 | $56,019 | $0 | $61,600 | $0 |
| Employed: | 180 | 42.45% |
| Unemployed: | 23 | 5.42% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 221 | 52.12% |
| Total: | 424 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 112 | 62.22% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 31 | 17.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 20.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 180 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $71,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $22,700 (46.61%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,600. The median gross rent is $591, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $68 (10.32%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $158. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.85% (12.50% with a mortgage, 87.50% free-and-clear) and renters 29.15% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.87%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $48,700 | $54,100 | $49,100 | $52,300 | $55,600 | $55,200 | $60,100 | $67,100 | $84,000 | $82,800 | $84,200 | $91,300 | $84,800 | $71,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 58 | 73.42% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 21 | 26.58% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $659 | $670 | $716 | $683 | $667 | $684 | $0 | $0 | $749 | $937 | $761 | $546 | $533 | $591 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 24 | 8.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 168 | 61.99% |
| Renter Occupied: | 79 | 29.15% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 271 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 271 | 71.13% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 110 | 28.87% |
| Total Housing Units: | 381 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 358 | 93.96% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 6.04% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 381 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 71.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 28.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 21 | 4.95% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 288 | 67.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 41 | 9.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 20 | 4.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 6.13% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 28 | 6.60% |
| Total: | 424 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 403 | 95.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 54 | 12.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 207 | 40.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 303 | 59.41% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 510 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 510 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.2% | 12.4% | 28.2% | 28.9% | 44.3% | 8.5% | 18.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 25031 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 32 people with an annual payroll of $532,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 327Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $151,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $532,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 32Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25031 is located in Fayette County, West Virginia, within the Beckley, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13220) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 78,859 people, about 1.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 25031. It covers 1.338 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.253 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Beckley, WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 78,859Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.338 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.253 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5409100Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Boomer CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25031 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.