| City: | Mount Gay, West Virginia |
| County: | Logan County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:41:46 PM |
| Population: | 983 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8428, -82.0262 |
| Land Area: | 4.59 sq mi |
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Mount Gay sits in a compact 0.003 square mile area of Logan County, West Virginia, with a population of 983 residents. This small community in the heart of coal country maintains 214 PO Boxes for its 457 households, giving it a 46.8% adoption rate. That means nearly half of local households use PO Boxes rather than street delivery.
Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, Mount Gay does have street delivery. The post office operates 2 city carrier routes and 1 rural route serving Mount Gay Road (the main street with 98 delivery records) and Holden Road. General Delivery is also available at the post office.
Mount Gay is an established working community. Median age is 48.6 years, and 69% of the 457 occupied homes are owner-occupied. The median home value of $73,100 makes this an affordable area compared to national averages. Median household income is $51,667, near the U.S. median.
The local economy leans heavily on transportation and logistics. Of the working residents, 347 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That's a notably high concentration for a community this size. Another 113 work in educational services and health care, and 13.3% work from home. The area has 13 business establishments employing 201 people total.
Mount Gay has an older housing stock. Census records show 585 housing units built before 1939, though the current total is 513 units. This indicates that much of the original housing has been demolished or replaced over the decades. Today, 62 mobile homes supplement the traditional housing stock.
Educational attainment is low: just 8.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher. The population is 90% white, with small Hispanic (14.5%) and Black (6.6%) populations. Everyone born here was born in the United States.
Mail can be addressed to Mount Gay, WV 25637 using either a PO Box or a street address on Mount Gay Road or Holden Road.
Mount Gay Road dominates the street network with 98 delivery records, while Holden Road has minimal presence.
ZIP Code 25637 has 983 residents and 457 households (average 2.15 persons per household). The median age is 48.6 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.6%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 983Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,004Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 214.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,926Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 457Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $77,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.15Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.53Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 892 | 982 | 934 | 778 | 809 | 726 | 768 | 774 | 1,060 | 1,065 | 1,314 | 1,196 | 1,234 | 1,004 |
| Decennial Census | 936 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 983 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.6
Male Median Age: 45.3
Female Median Age: 51.3
| 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 | 25 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 40 | 51 | 36 | 40 | 30 | 48 | 44 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Female | 12 | 28 | 10 | 28 | 12 | 14 | 28 | 20 | 39 | 29 | 42 | 38 | 50 | 41 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 5 |
| Total | 37 | 45 | 33 | 57 | 38 | 37 | 48 | 60 | 90 | 65 | 82 | 68 | 98 | 85 | 67 | 42 | 23 | 8 |
| White: | 884 | 92.08% |
| Black: | 65 | 6.77% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 0.73% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.31% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.10% |
| Total: | 960 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 512 | 52.09% | 45.3 years |
| Females: | 471 | 47.91% | 51.3 years |
| Total: | 983 | 100% | 48.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,004 | 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: | 1,004 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,004 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,926, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $20,520 (65.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,926. Family households earn a median of $51,807 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,807). By gender, male median income is $41,736 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $41,736 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,406 | $30,172 | $34,917 | $38,304 | $38,347 | $43,000 | $38,906 | $26,683 | $32,000 | $37,723 | $33,636 | $47,059 | $51,667 | $51,926 |
| Median Family Income | $33,603 | $33,088 | $40,509 | $43,482 | $38,831 | $45,735 | $38,854 | $38,385 | $38,504 | $38,661 | $29,239 | $47,353 | $51,250 | $51,807 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,786 | $25,167 | $31,417 | $31,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,559 | $13,836 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $37,019 | $35,234 | $38,839 | $39,875 | $0 | $38,086 | $38,854 | $41,477 | $36,250 | $68,203 | $0 | $31,750 | $39,609 | $41,736 |
| Median Female Income | $32,321 | $32,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $83,101 | $90,567 | $93,093 | $0 |
| Employed: | 319 | 40.18% |
| Unemployed: | 14 | 1.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 461 | 58.06% |
| Total: | 794 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 188 | 58.93% |
| Service: | 62 | 19.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 41 | 12.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 8.78% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 319 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $77,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $21,700 (39.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,200. The median gross rent is $921, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $477 (107.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $307. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.66% (15.32% with a mortgage, 84.68% free-and-clear) and renters 25.34% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.31%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $55,300 | $53,000 | $62,100 | $67,500 | $74,000 | $74,600 | $74,300 | $73,600 | $71,800 | $55,100 | $55,500 | $59,400 | $73,100 | $77,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 62 | 54.87% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 15.93% |
| $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: | 33 | 29.20% |
| Total: | 113 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $444 | $449 | $437 | $432 | $503 | $546 | $605 | $547 | $614 | $606 | $617 | $0 | $697 | $921 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 51 | 11.43% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 282 | 63.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 113 | 25.34% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 446 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 446 | 94.69% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 25 | 5.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 471 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 405 | 85.99% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 66 | 14.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 471 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 69.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 73.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 22.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 12.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.00 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 elementary (66.38%). 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: | 162 | 21.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 76 | 9.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 387 | 50.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 3.11% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 1.04% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 98 | 12.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 2.08% |
| Total: | 771 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 533 | 69.13% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 114 | 14.79% |
| Private Insurance: | 516 | 40.76% |
| Public Insurance: | 736 | 58.14% |
| No Insurance: | 14 | 1.11% |
| Total: | 1,266 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,252 | 98.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 32.8% | 29.1% | 18.1% | 15.2% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 21.6% | 31.1% | 31.8% | 38.3% | 48.4% | 25.8% | 20.8% | 22.6% |
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: | 24 | 20.69% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 12.93% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 77 | 66.38% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 116 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 39 | 33.62% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 92 | 79.31% |
ZIP Code 25637 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 195 people with an annual payroll of $8,961,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 231Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,241,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,961,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 195Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25637 is located in Logan County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 25637. It covers 4.59 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.59 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 25637 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.