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MacArthur, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25873.
Population
1,493
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
514
ZIP codes
1
MacArthur and its ZIP codes
MacArthur at a glance
- MacArthur is about 6.9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,650 a year, 40% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,800.
Local data for MacArthur, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
MacArthur, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,650
Poverty rate
36.4%
Median home value
$160,800
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
4.8%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (328), German Americans (154), Italian Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for MacArthur.
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
$258K
9 loans, 56 jobs reported
How people get to work
MacArthur, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
MacArthur, 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 MacArthur, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
25.9%
U.S. 12.8% +13.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in MacArthur
1 in or overlapping MacArthur. Population shown
Cities near MacArthur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MabscottTown | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 2.2 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| BeckleyCity | 2.5 mi | 9.5 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| SophiaTown | 3.1 mi | 0.7 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Glen WhiteCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| LesterTown | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Coal CityCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6.3 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.6 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Shady SpringCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is MacArthur, WV in?
- MacArthur is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in MacArthur, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping MacArthur include 25873.
- What is the population of MacArthur, WV?
- About 1,493 people live in MacArthur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near MacArthur?
- Nearby places include Mabscott (0.9 mi), Crab Orchard (1.1 mi), Raleigh (2.2 mi), Beckley (2.5 mi), Sprague (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023