| City: | Midway, West Virginia |
| City Alias: | Pemberton |
| County: | Raleigh County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:44:34 PM |
| Population: | 1,192 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.7202, -81.2438 |
| Land Area: | 4.635 sq mi |
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Midway sits in Raleigh County, West Virginia, across 4.6 square miles of mixed urban and rural terrain. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. The post office maintains 352 PO Boxes for 498 households, meaning 71% of local homes rely exclusively on PO Box service.
Mail arrives through both a city carrier route and a rural carrier route. This mixed delivery pattern is typical of small West Virginia communities where a compact town center is surrounded by hollows and ridges. Streets like Coal City Road and Jessup Hollow Road speak to the area's geography and mining heritage.
Pemberton is an accepted alternate city name for this ZIP. Mail addressed to either Midway or Pemberton will reach the same post office. Both names have been recognized since before tracking began in 2004.
The community of 1,192 residents lives in predominantly older housing. Of the 552 total housing units, 527 were built before 1939, representing 95% of the housing stock. Mobile homes account for 162 units. With 425 owner-occupied homes versus 73 rentals, this is primarily a homeownership community. Median household income is $23,899, and the population is 95% White with a median age of 43 years.
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PO Box addresses are required for mail delivery throughout this ZIP code territory.
Street names combine a traditional numbered grid (1st, 2nd, 3rd Avenues) with Appalachian geographic references (hollows, ridges) and mining heritage (Coal City Road).
ZIP Code 25878 has 1,192 residents and 498 households (average 2.39 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 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,192Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,094Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 257.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $25,878Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 498Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $104,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.18Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 837 | 800 | 798 | 762 | 945 | 779 | 727 | 686 | 693 | 747 | 1,162 | 945 | 968 | 1,094 |
| Decennial Census | 930 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,192 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 41.9
Female Median Age: 43.4
| 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 | 29 | 53 | 40 | 46 | 37 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 44 | 30 | 50 | 46 | 20 | 48 | 39 | 20 | 7 | 10 |
| Female | 36 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 43 | 25 | 41 | 25 | 50 | 41 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 72 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 8 |
| Total | 65 | 84 | 71 | 77 | 80 | 52 | 73 | 50 | 94 | 71 | 67 | 80 | 54 | 120 | 66 | 42 | 28 | 18 |
| White: | 1,127 | 97.16% |
| Black: | 9 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 1.12% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.43% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.43% |
| Total: | 1,160 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 603 | 50.59% | 41.9 years |
| Females: | 589 | 49.41% | 43.4 years |
| Total: | 1,192 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,094 | 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: | 1,094 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,094 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $25,878, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $6,622 (20.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,757. 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 $41,698, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $41,698 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 35.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (98.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,500 | $28,065 | $29,028 | $28,561 | $27,448 | $29,324 | $33,804 | $39,196 | $41,635 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,899 | $25,878 |
| Median Family Income | $54,261 | $28,988 | $29,000 | $28,983 | $28,533 | $29,918 | $40,560 | $45,250 | $55,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,542 | $20,563 | $32,656 | $20,774 | $21,300 | $23,657 | $23,317 | $25,350 | $26,354 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $51,250 | $27,361 | $37,708 | $55,139 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $26,227 | $25,738 | $25,899 | $30,333 | $0 | $0 | $50,769 | $50,938 | $53,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,698 |
| Employed: | 269 | 30.92% |
| Unemployed: | 39 | 4.48% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 562 | 64.60% |
| Total: | 870 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 264 | 98.14% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 1.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 269 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $104,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $24,200 (30.33%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $716 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.08% (38.69% with a mortgage, 61.31% free-and-clear) and renters 17.92% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.81%, which is much lower 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 | $79,800 | $83,700 | $84,500 | $67,500 | $74,400 | $105,000 | $99,600 | $99,900 | $123,000 | $107,100 | $104,900 | $104,700 | $0 | $104,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 38 | 34.55% |
| $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: | 72 | 65.45% |
| Total: | 110 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $716 | $715 | $0 | $298 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $587 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 195 | 31.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 309 | 50.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 110 | 17.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 614 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 614 | 92.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 52 | 7.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 666 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 485 | 72.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 181 | 27.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 666 | 100% |
In 2024, 33.60% 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 0.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 72.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 31.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 24.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 37.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (95.71%). 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: | 81 | 9.31% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 127 | 14.60% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 109 | 12.53% |
| Some college, no degree: | 107 | 12.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 154 | 17.70% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 220 | 25.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 72 | 8.28% |
| Total: | 870 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 662 | 76.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 292 | 33.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 799 | 50.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 791 | 49.56% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 0.38% |
| Total: | 1,596 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,590 | 99.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.4% | 14.1% | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 40.6% | 30.9% | 40.6% | 39.8% | 31.3% |
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: | 6 | 4.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 134 | 95.71% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 140 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 4.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 134 | 95.71% |
ZIP Code 25878 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 31 people with an annual payroll of $844,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 388Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $194,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $844,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 31Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25878 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 1.51% of whom live in ZIP Code 25878. It covers 4.635 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 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: | 4.635 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 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 25878 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.