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Mullens, WV

City in Wyoming County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25882.

Population

2,034

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,104

ZIP codes

1

Mullens and its ZIP codes

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Mullens at a glance

  • Mullens is about 15 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 79th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
  • The median household income is $61,563, 3% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,600 (52% below West Virginia).

Local data for Mullens, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mullens, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,563

Poverty rate

13.8%

Median home value

$78,600

Homeownership

83.3%

Bachelor's or higher

31.1%

Median age

39.3

Average commute

24.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (118), German Americans (69), Dominican Americans (60).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wyoming County. PPP loans are for Mullens.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,600

4,303 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$40,314

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$141M

FY 2026, $6,592 per person

Wyoming County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Mullens, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone97.1%
  • Carpooled0.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.4%

Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mullens, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

399

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

293

2.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 22°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mullens, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.3%

U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts

Diabetes

16.7%

U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts

Smoking

22.5%

U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

ZIP codes in Mullens

1 in or overlapping Mullens. Population shown

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Cities near Mullens

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CorinneCensus-designated place1.3 mi0.4
ItmannCensus-designated place2.3 mi1
BudCensus-designated place4 mi3.1
RhodellTown4.1 mi0.3
HelenCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.2
New RichmondCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.4
CovelCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.2
PinevilleTown8.9 mi0.8
Coal CityCensus-designated place11 mi6.3
LesterTown11 mi0.5
Glen WhiteCensus-designated place11 mi0.5
SophiaTown11 mi0.7
CrumplerCensus-designated place11 mi1.5
Glen ForkCensus-designated place12 mi3.1
NorthforkTown12 mi1
BoltCensus-designated place12 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mullens, WV in?
Mullens is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Mullens, WV?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mullens include 25882.
What is the population of Mullens, WV?
About 2,034 people live in Mullens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mullens?
Nearby places include Corinne (1.3 mi), Itmann (2.3 mi), Bud (4 mi), Rhodell (4.1 mi), Helen (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023