| City: | Procious, West Virginia |
| City Alias: | Ovapa, Pigeon |
| Counties: | Clay County [Primary] Roane County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:19:16 AM |
| Population: | 1,136 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 681 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 38.4953, -81.2015 |
| Land Area: | 38.024 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 25164 has 1,136 residents and 485 households (average 2.34 persons per household). The median age is 43.3 years, about the same as the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, 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: | 1,136Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 697Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 1,144Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 29.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,670Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 485Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $123,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.34Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,299 | 1,311 | 1,183 | 1,252 | 1,284 | 1,102 | 1,226 | 1,325 | 935 | 957 | 958 | 929 | 697 |
| Decennial Census | 1,257 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,136 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.3
Male Median Age: 42.7
Female Median Age: 43.9
| 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 | 27 | 34 | 44 | 43 | 37 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 45 | 28 | 42 | 40 | 56 | 40 | 24 | 15 | 13 | 9 |
| Female | 29 | 32 | 42 | 49 | 28 | 14 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 49 | 23 | 56 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 19 | 15 | 9 |
| Total | 56 | 66 | 86 | 92 | 65 | 21 | 50 | 63 | 82 | 77 | 65 | 96 | 97 | 80 | 60 | 34 | 28 | 18 |
| White: | 1,073 | 99.08% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 0.37% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.18% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.18% |
| Total: | 1,083 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 557 | 49.03% | 42.7 years |
| Females: | 579 | 50.97% | 43.9 years |
| Total: | 1,136 | 100% | 43.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 697 | 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: | 697 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 697 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $52,670, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,142 (98.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,022. Family households earn a median of $55,216 versus $17,167 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,049). By gender, male median income is $70,844 and female is $32,969, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $37,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 40.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,528 | $27,241 | $19,893 | $30,338 | $31,287 | $36,125 | $27,159 | $42,756 | $36,648 | $42,604 | $46,813 | $53,681 | $52,670 |
| Median Family Income | $37,535 | $40,430 | $31,157 | $41,731 | $40,994 | $43,611 | $44,653 | $50,435 | $46,891 | $65,833 | $69,107 | $66,250 | $55,216 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,378 | $9,708 | $11,731 | $9,839 | $8,611 | $9,620 | $20,783 | $20,742 | $22,653 | $23,750 | $23,457 | $0 | $17,167 |
| Median Male Income | $59,167 | $36,620 | $41,597 | $55,962 | $0 | $56,406 | $44,688 | $50,278 | $36,607 | $36,106 | $48,158 | $53,718 | $70,844 |
| Median Female Income | $22,679 | $19,640 | $33,929 | $19,432 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,422 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,969 |
| Employed: | 202 | 34.77% |
| Unemployed: | 33 | 5.68% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 346 | 59.55% |
| Total: | 581 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 40 | 19.80% |
| Service: | 30 | 14.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 45 | 22.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 67 | 33.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 9.90% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 202 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $123,900, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $35,100 (39.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), is down $805 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.21% (30.16% with a mortgage, 69.84% free-and-clear) and renters 3.79% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.10%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,800 | $104,700 | $96,700 | $107,600 | $100,900 | $101,600 | $86,400 | $99,400 | $89,600 | $107,100 | $106,400 | $115,300 | $123,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 50.00% |
| $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: | 6 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $805 | $428 | $471 | $476 | $476 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 92 | 29.02% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 213 | 67.19% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 3.79% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 317 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 317 | 62.90% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 187 | 37.10% |
| Total Housing Units: | 504 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 435 | 86.31% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 69 | 13.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 504 | 100% |
In 2023, 5.60% 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 84.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 62.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 17.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (50.55%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 24 | 4.60% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 59 | 11.30% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 329 | 63.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 6.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 45 | 8.62% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 29 | 5.56% |
| Total: | 522 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 439 | 84.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 5.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 325 | 41.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 432 | 55.03% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 3.57% |
| Total: | 785 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 757 | 96.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.2% | 19.0% | 29.4% | 17.0% | 19.4% | 12.3% | 19.1% | 14.2% | 15.0% | 10.0% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 12.0% |
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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 45 | 49.45% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 46 | 50.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 91 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 91 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 25164 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 75 people with an annual payroll of $3,520,000. USPS data shows 489 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 489Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 547Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 489Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $938,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,520,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 75Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25164 is located in Clay County, West Virginia, within the Charleston, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16620) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 207,456 people, about 0.55% of whom live in ZIP Code 25164. It covers 38.024 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.692 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Charleston, WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 207,456Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 38.024 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.692 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25164 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 October 1, 2025.