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Daniels, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25832.
Population
1,489
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
322
ZIP codes
1
Daniels and its ZIP codes
Daniels at a glance
- Daniels is about 4.3 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,278, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,300 (5% above West Virginia).
Local data for Daniels, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Daniels, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,278
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$171,300
Homeownership
92.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
56.6
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (92), Scottish Americans (62), Italian Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Daniels.
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
$10.3M
84 loans, 1,206 jobs reported
How people get to work
Daniels, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Daniels, 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
81° / 24°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Daniels, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Daniels
1 in or overlapping Daniels. Population shown
Cities near Daniels
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Shady SpringCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.9 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.2 |
| MabscottTown | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| BeckleyCity | 6.4 mi | 9.5 |
| Coal CityCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6.3 |
| GhentCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| SophiaTown | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Glen WhiteCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.5 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Daniels, WV in?
- Daniels is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Daniels, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Daniels include 25832.
- What is the population of Daniels, WV?
- About 1,489 people live in Daniels, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Daniels?
- Nearby places include Beaver (1.9 mi), Shady Spring (2.4 mi), Raleigh (3.6 mi), MacArthur (5.5 mi), Sprague (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023