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Ansted, WV
Town in Fayette County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25812.
Population
1,140
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
664
ZIP codes
1
Ansted and its ZIP codes
Ansted at a glance
- Ansted is about 9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,375, 36% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,700 (58% below West Virginia) and median rent is $988 a month.
Local data for Ansted, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ansted, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,375
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$68,700
Median rent
$988/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
37.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (166), Irish Americans (121), French Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Ansted.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
How people get to work
Ansted, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 37.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ansted, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ansted, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Ansted
1 in or overlapping Ansted. Population shown
Cities near Ansted
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FayettevilleTown | 4.7 mi | 5.8 |
| HicoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| GartenCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BelvaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.7 |
| GatewoodCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| DixieCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| BoomerCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| CunardCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount CarbonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Oak HillCity | 11 mi | 9.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ansted, WV in?
- Ansted is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Ansted, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ansted include 25812.
- What is the population of Ansted, WV?
- About 1,140 people live in Ansted, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ansted?
- Nearby places include Fayetteville (4.7 mi), Hico (5.1 mi), Gauley Bridge (6.3 mi), Glen Ferris (6.8 mi), Garten (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023