| ZIP Code | 25244 |
| ZIP Code Name | Gay |
| Primary County | Jackson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 606 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
25244 is a United States ZIP Code located in Gay West Virginia. 25244 is entirely within Jackson County. 25244 is within the Charleston-Huntington Area.
25244 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 25244 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 25244 is White. The current unemployment level in 25244 is 4.6%.
| Population | 606 |
| Population Growth Rate | -31.91% |
| Population Density | 32 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 210 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $57,174 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $42,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 4.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.85% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 593 | 97.85% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 13 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 17 | 5.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 52 | 16.61% |
| High School Diploma | 77 | 24.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 46 | 14.7% |
| GED or Alternate | 53 | 16.93% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 14 | 4.47% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 15 | 4.79% |
| Professional Degree | 33 | 10.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 38.76993942,-81.55620575 |
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| Region | Charleston-Huntington Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Charleston, WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 19 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 70a - Permian Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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