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Lesage, WV
Census-designated place in Cabell County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25537.
Population
1,329
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
218
ZIP codes
1
Lesage and its ZIP codes
Lesage at a glance
- Lesage is about 2.9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,900 (36% above West Virginia) and median rent is $746 a month.
Local data for Lesage, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lesage, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
34.7%
Median home value
$221,900
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
29.2
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (112), Polish Americans (40), Scottish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cabell County. PPP loans are for Lesage.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,358
51,765 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$749M
FY 2026, $7,941 per person
How people get to work
Lesage, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lesage, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
305
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lesage, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lesage
1 in or overlapping Lesage. Population shown
Cities near Lesage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Athalia, OHVillage | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Miller, OHCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| Pea RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.3 |
| BarboursvilleVillage | 5.2 mi | 4 |
| Proctorville, OHVillage | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| Crown City, OHVillage | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| MiltonTown | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Chesapeake, OHVillage | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| HuntingtonCity | 10 mi | 16.2 |
| Salt RockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| CullodenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Burlington, OHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Apple GroveCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| LavaletteCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| West HamlinTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HurricaneCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lesage, WV in?
- Lesage is in Cabell County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Lesage, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lesage include 25537.
- What is the population of Lesage, WV?
- About 1,329 people live in Lesage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lesage?
- Nearby places include Athalia, OH (2.2 mi), Miller, OH (3.4 mi), Pea Ridge (4.8 mi), Barboursville (5.2 mi), Proctorville, OH (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023