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Mason, WV
Town in Mason County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25260.
Population
787
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,349
ZIP codes
1
Mason and its ZIP codes
Mason at a glance
- Mason is about 18 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,893 a year, 23% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,400 (32% below West Virginia) and median rent is $983 a month.
Local data for Mason, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mason, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,893
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$110,400
Median rent
$983/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
54.2
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (137), Irish Americans (81), Scottish Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Mason.
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
How people get to work
Mason, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mason, 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 Mason, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Mason
1 in or overlapping Mason. Population shown
Cities near Mason
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Pomeroy, OHVillage | 0.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Middleport, OHVillage | 2.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Hartford CityTown | 2.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Syracuse, OHVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| New HavenTown | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Rutland, OHVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Cheshire, OHVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Racine, OHVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Point PleasantCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Kanauga, OHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HendersonTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Tuppers Plains, OHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Bidwell, OHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| CottagevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| RavenswoodCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mason, WV in?
- Mason is in Mason County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Mason, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mason include 25260.
- What is the population of Mason, WV?
- About 787 people live in Mason, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mason?
- Nearby places include Clifton (0.8 mi), Pomeroy, OH (0.9 mi), Middleport, OH (2.4 mi), Hartford City (2.7 mi), Syracuse, OH (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023