| City: | Glen Ferris, West Virginia |
| County: | Fayette County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:18 PM |
| Population: | 238 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1510, -81.2064 |
| Land Area: | 1.948 sq mi |
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Glen Ferris sits along the Kanawha River in Fayette County, West Virginia. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery alternative anywhere in the community. All 238 residents must pick up mail at the Glen Ferris post office.
The community maintains 61 PO Boxes for 110 households, a 55% adoption rate. Some residents share boxes, and some use addresses in neighboring ZIPs. Despite the PO Box classification, the ZIP includes both city and rural carrier routes for package delivery.
With a median age of 53 and an average household size of just 2.2 people, Glen Ferris skews older and smaller than typical West Virginia communities. Very few children live here: only 2 residents are under 18 and just 3 are between 18 and 24.
Most housing here predates World War II. Of 142 total housing units, 114 were built before 1939. That's 80% of the housing stock, giving Glen Ferris the character of a historic river town. About half the occupied units are owner-occupied (57) and half renter-occupied (53).
Median household income sits at $29,659, below state and national averages. About 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. Workers commute in interesting patterns: 32 carpool while 15 work from home.
The two named streets, Midland Trail and Front Street, reflect the town's position along the historic Midland Trail highway corridor that follows the Kanawha River.
Street names reflect the town's position along the historic Midland Trail corridor.
ZIP Code 25090 has 238 residents and 110 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 53.0 years, significantly older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.2% male and 45.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (2.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, 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: | 238Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 91Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 122.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $37,569Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 110Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.99Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 93 | 142 | 116 | 129 | 123 | 143 | 151 | 195 | 117 | 174 | 218 | 190 | 90 | 91 |
| Decennial Census | 203 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 238 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53
Male Median Age: 52.2
Female Median Age: 55.8
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 29 | 23 | 11 | 5 |
| White: | 221 | 94.85% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.86% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 2.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.86% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 129 | 54.20% | 52.2 years |
| Females: | 109 | 45.80% | 55.8 years |
| Total: | 238 | 100% | 53.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 91 | 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: | 91 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 91 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $37,569, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $33,019 (46.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,569. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 33.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Service (100.0%).
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 | $70,588 | $31,750 | $32,262 | $33,393 | $0 | $33,365 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,257 | $29,659 | $37,569 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $32,375 | $55,368 | $57,734 | $0 | $0 | $102,546 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,662 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,036 | $0 | $0 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,287 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 29 | 32.95% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 59 | 67.05% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 29 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($155,600), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.91% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 49.09% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 53.78%, which is much 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 | $0 | $151,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $153,400 | $75,600 | $68,200 | $70,900 | $70,600 | $73,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 27 | 100.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $656 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $385 | $437 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 28 | 50.91% |
| Renter Occupied: | 27 | 49.09% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 46.22% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 64 | 53.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 119 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 62 | 52.10% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 43 | 36.13% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 11.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 119 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 76.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 85.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 61.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 63.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 63.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 10 | 11.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 12.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 33 | 37.50% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 18.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 20.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 67 | 76.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 20.45% |
| Private Insurance: | 42 | 35.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 78 | 65.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 120 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 120 | 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 27.0% | 37.1% | 63.0% | 61.5% |
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 25090 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 54 people with an annual payroll of $1,827,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 67Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $354,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,827,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 54Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25090 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 0.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 25090. It covers 1.948 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.243 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: | 1.948 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.243 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: | 5431732Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Glen Ferris CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25090 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.