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Prosperity, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25909.
Population
1,389
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
565
ZIP codes
1
Prosperity and its ZIP codes
Prosperity at a glance
- Prosperity is about 7.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,094 a year, 43% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,200 (13% below West Virginia).
Local data for Prosperity, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prosperity, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,094
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$141,200
Homeownership
91.9%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (308), German Americans (78), Italian Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Prosperity.
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
$357K
8 loans, 74 jobs reported
How people get to work
Prosperity, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.3%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prosperity, 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 Prosperity, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Prosperity
1 in or overlapping Prosperity. Population shown
Cities near Prosperity
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.9 |
| BeckleyCity | 3.2 mi | 9.5 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Mount HopeCity | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| MabscottTown | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.9 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PaxTown | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.4 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prosperity, WV in?
- Prosperity is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Prosperity, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Prosperity include 25909.
- What is the population of Prosperity, WV?
- About 1,389 people live in Prosperity, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prosperity?
- Nearby places include Bradley (2.2 mi), Stanaford (3.2 mi), Beckley (3.2 mi), Sprague (3.4 mi), Piney View (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023