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Smithers, WV
City in Fayette County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25186.
Population
712
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
494
ZIP codes
1
Smithers and its ZIP codes
Smithers at a glance
- Smithers is about 6.7 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,417 a year, 24% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,500 (53% below West Virginia) and median rent is $663 a month.
Local data for Smithers, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smithers, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,417
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$76,500
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
52.5
Average commute
16.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (95), Colombian Americans (84), Italian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Smithers.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
PPP loans
$1M
13 loans, 73 jobs reported
How people get to work
Smithers, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.1%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home37.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smithers, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smithers, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Smithers
1 in or overlapping Smithers. Population shown
Cities near Smithers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontgomeryCity | 1 mi | 1.6 |
| BoomerCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.1 |
| KimberlyCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CarbonCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| HandleyTown | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| PrattTown | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| PowelltonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.4 |
| GlasgowTown | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| BelvaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithers, WV in?
- Smithers is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Smithers, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Smithers include 25186.
- What is the population of Smithers, WV?
- About 712 people live in Smithers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithers?
- Nearby places include Montgomery (1 mi), Boomer (2.3 mi), Kimberly (2.3 mi), Mount Carbon (2.3 mi), Handley (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023