| City: | Mac Arthur, West Virginia |
| County: | Raleigh County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:44:29 PM |
| Population: | 582 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.7550, -81.2229 |
| Land Area: | 0.685 sq mi |
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Mac Arthur is a small working-class community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, serving 582 residents across 264 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available to residents. The post office maintains 292 PO Boxes, slightly exceeding the local household count because it also serves people from surrounding areas.
Despite its PO Box classification, Mac Arthur has limited city carrier delivery along Robert C Byrd Drive, the community's single named street. This street has 49 delivery points with unit designators, suggesting apartments or a multi-unit residential complex. Most residents, however, rely on PO Boxes at the post office.
This is an established community with a median age of 47.8 years and predominantly owner-occupied housing (71% of occupied units). Median household income sits at $26,492, below the national average, and educational attainment is low with only 1.3% of adults holding bachelor's degrees. The area does support some employment, with 13 business establishments employing 341 workers. That's more jobs than local residents, indicating Mac Arthur serves as a work destination for people from nearby communities.
Mac Arthur functions as a point location within the larger Beckley area (enclosed by ZIP 25801). The post office has operated here since before October 2004, when ZIP introduction tracking began. It serves as a local mail access point for this compact West Virginia community.
The entire street delivery network consists of one street named for the late U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, who represented West Virginia for over 50 years.
ZIP Code 25873 has 582 residents and 264 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.7% male and 53.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.9%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 582Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 926Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 849.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $26,788Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 264Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $162,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 927 | 904 | 937 | 850 | 698 | 570 | 595 | 446 | 441 | 678 | 761 | 602 | 617 | 926 |
| Decennial Census | 607 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 582 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.8
Male Median Age: 50.3
Female Median Age: 45.9
| 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 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 30 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 6 |
| Female | 8 | 14 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 34 | 13 | 14 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 3 | 10 | 5 |
| Total | 11 | 31 | 43 | 38 | 23 | 12 | 50 | 21 | 35 | 54 | 32 | 36 | 55 | 56 | 45 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
| White: | 543 | 94.60% |
| Black: | 11 | 1.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 1.74% |
| Asian: | 7 | 1.22% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.35% |
| Total: | 574 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 272 | 46.74% | 50.3 years |
| Females: | 310 | 53.26% | 45.9 years |
| Total: | 582 | 100% | 47.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 926 | 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: | 926 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 926 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $26,788, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $7,882 (41.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,307. Family households earn a median of $26,995 versus $16,090 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,905). By gender, male median income is $36,726 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $36,726 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (51.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $18,906 | $21,667 | $30,473 | $34,351 | $38,938 | $48,009 | $71,477 | $39,458 | $39,095 | $31,176 | $30,755 | $33,517 | $26,492 | $26,788 |
| Median Family Income | $21,313 | $22,122 | $31,202 | $34,423 | $0 | $87,829 | $95,789 | $70,455 | $71,250 | $37,581 | $32,330 | $34,938 | $35,688 | $26,995 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,848 | $16,270 | $16,219 | $16,417 | $15,612 | $0 | $16,550 | $16,620 | $19,512 | $20,357 | $19,041 | $20,729 | $20,991 | $16,090 |
| Median Male Income | $32,708 | $40,700 | $44,196 | $48,009 | $0 | $68,611 | $73,816 | $70,037 | $0 | $38,911 | $41,288 | $46,208 | $27,439 | $36,726 |
| Median Female Income | $16,458 | $16,440 | $17,422 | $18,672 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,952 | $45,846 | $37,188 | $37,984 | $42,241 | $44,554 | $0 |
| Employed: | 367 | 46.75% |
| Unemployed: | 51 | 6.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 367 | 46.75% |
| Total: | 785 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 190 | 51.77% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 13.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 107 | 29.16% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 5.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 367 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $162,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $87,100 (115.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $750 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.72% (63.74% with a mortgage, 36.26% free-and-clear) and renters 20.28% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.09%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $75,200 | $77,200 | $82,000 | $78,900 | $89,500 | $102,400 | $107,800 | $116,000 | $114,000 | $130,700 | $128,300 | $132,000 | $130,500 | $162,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 39 | 44.83% |
| $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: | 48 | 55.17% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $750 | $742 | $792 | $817 | $814 | $818 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 218 | 50.82% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 124 | 28.90% |
| Renter Occupied: | 87 | 20.28% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 429 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 429 | 87.91% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 59 | 12.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 488 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 409 | 83.81% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 79 | 16.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 488 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.70% 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 87.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 71.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 35.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 30.20 percentage points since 2011. 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 (66.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 35 | 4.92% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 55 | 7.74% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 385 | 54.15% |
| Some college, no degree: | 85 | 11.95% |
| Associate's degree: | 132 | 18.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 2.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 711 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 621 | 87.34% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 2.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 683 | 50.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 659 | 49.11% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,342 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,342 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 30.2% | 23.2% | 21.0% | 13.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 35.1% |
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: | 19 | 10.38% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 122 | 66.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 42 | 22.95% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 19 | 10.38% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 183 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 25873 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 330 people with an annual payroll of $11,401,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 294Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,507,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,401,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 330Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25873 is located in Raleigh 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 0.74% of whom live in ZIP Code 25873. It covers 0.685 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 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: | 0.685 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 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 25873 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.