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Boomer, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25031.
Population
250
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
238
ZIP codes
1
Boomer and its ZIP codes
Boomer at a glance
- Boomer is about 3.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Boomer, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Boomer.
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
PPP loans
$24.7K
2 loans, 6 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Boomer, 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
85° / 26°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boomer, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Boomer
1 in or overlapping Boomer. Population shown
Cities near Boomer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount CarbonCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.1 |
| KimberlyCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SmithersCity | 2.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.9 |
| MontgomeryCity | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| PowelltonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.4 |
| HandleyTown | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| PageCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PrattTown | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BelvaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boomer, WV in?
- Boomer is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Boomer, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Boomer include 25031.
- What is the population of Boomer, WV?
- About 250 people live in Boomer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boomer?
- Nearby places include Mount Carbon (0.8 mi), Kimberly (1.2 mi), Falls View (1.9 mi), Smithers (2.3 mi), Deep Water (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023