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Bolt, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25817, 25839.
Population
195
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
2
Bolt and its ZIP codes
Bolt at a glance
- Bolt is 52% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Bolt, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Bolt.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,486
32,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,961
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $8,852 per person
PPP loans
$528K
17 loans, 49 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Bolt, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bolt, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Bolt
2 in or overlapping Bolt. Population shown
Cities near Bolt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LesterTown | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Glen ForkCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Glen WhiteCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| KopperstonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| SophiaTown | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| HelenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| MabscottTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| BeckleyCity | 12 mi | 9.5 |
| MathenyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| MullensCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| RhodellTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Coal CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| OceanaTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bolt, WV in?
- Bolt is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bolt, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bolt include 25817, 25839.
- What is the population of Bolt, WV?
- About 195 people live in Bolt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bolt?
- Nearby places include Lester (6.7 mi), Glen Fork (7.8 mi), Glen White (7.8 mi), Eccles (8.5 mi), Kopperston (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023