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Clifton, WV
Census-designated place in Mason County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25260.
Population
211
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
823
ZIP codes
1
Clifton and its ZIP codes
Clifton at a glance
- Clifton is about 11 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Clifton, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Clifton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,835
6,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$187M
FY 2026, $7,343 per person
PPP loans
$1.8M
23 loans, 273 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Clifton, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clifton, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
24.8%
U.S. 12.8% +12.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Clifton
1 in or overlapping Clifton. Population shown
Cities near Clifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MasonTown | 0.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Pomeroy, OHVillage | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Middleport, OHVillage | 1.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Hartford CityTown | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Syracuse, OHVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| New HavenTown | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Rutland, OHVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Cheshire, OHVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Racine, OHVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Point PleasantCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Kanauga, OHCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HendersonTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Bidwell, OHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| CottagevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| RavenswoodCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Tuppers Plains, OHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clifton, WV in?
- Clifton is in Mason County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Clifton, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clifton include 25260.
- What is the population of Clifton, WV?
- About 211 people live in Clifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clifton?
- Nearby places include Mason (0.8 mi), Pomeroy, OH (1.4 mi), Middleport, OH (1.7 mi), Hartford City (2.8 mi), Syracuse, OH (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023