US ZIP Code
25161

Powellton, WV

Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

● Active
👥 585 Population ↑ 46% since 2019
🎂 39.1 Median Age ↓ 3% since 2019
🏠 $68,300 Median Home Value
▼ 76% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
🎓 0.0% College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code25161
CityPowellton
StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyFayette County
Area Code681
Elevation1,254 ft
Latitude38.052784
Longitude-81.318726
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS54019
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 37.8% (221) Female 62.2% (364) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.47
Below Poverty33.5% ▲ 235% above avg
College Grads0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate172 (60.1%)
Some College51 (17.8%)
Associates63 (22%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.1%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 22%Edu
HS Grad60.1%
Some College17.8%
Associates22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–100k
46%
$100k–150k
13%
$150k–200k
8%

Financials

Median Home Value$68,300 ▼ 76% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
Total Units292
Vacant Units55
Avg HH Size2.47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–50k
33%
$50k–75k
9%
$75k–100k
27%
$100k–150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
30–45 min
74%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
76%

Summary

Total Units292
Vacant55
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.47
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 25161 is in Powellton, WV, in Fayette County.
ZIP code 25161 is located in West Virginia (WV).
ZIP code 25161 is in Fayette County, WV.
ZIP 25161 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 25161 is 585 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 25161 is $68,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 25161

ZIP code 25161 is located in Powellton, West Virginia, within Fayette County. With a population of 585, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 25161 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $68,300 is well below the national average. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.

The population of 25161 is primarily White (100.00%). Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.5%.

Overall, ZIP code 25161 in Powellton, WV is characterized as a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.