25234 ZIP Code — Arnoldsburg, WV

Calhoun County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25234 is located in Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 45.13 square miles and serves a population of 549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25234

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,146. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 25234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

549

population

45.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arnoldsburg	Acceptable
Arnoldsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25261 Millstone (3.4 mi) 26147 Grantsville (6.7 mi) 26136 Big Bend (9.4 mi) 25267 Normantown (10.6 mi) 26137 Big Springs (11.5 mi) 25276 Spencer (11.6 mi) 26636 Rosedale (12.3 mi) 25235 Chloe (12.6 mi) 25259 Looneyville (13.5 mi) 25266 Newton (15.3 mi) 26178 Smithville (16.1 mi) 26148 Macfarlan (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	549
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	45.13 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	38.8508
Longitude	-81.1410
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.4%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

549

Population

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$36,146

Median household income

$29,724

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

300

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	18.6%
18 and over	447	81.4%
65 and over	175	31.9%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 14%

Group	Count	%
White	472	86%
Two or more races	77	14%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.4%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 23.6%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	23.6%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	1.7%
$100k–$150k	1.7%
$150k–$200k	15.6%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$36,146

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 31.1%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	39.7%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	7.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.0%
Electricity	14.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Wood	13.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	38	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	65	27.4%
Households with children under 18	40	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	50.2%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.6%	26.8%
Married	71.2%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.7%	19.7%
Divorced	10.6%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 62.5%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 1.4%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	7.7%
Elementary school	45	34.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	75	57.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.5%

Transportation & utilities 21.4%

Retail trade 15.3%

Construction 9.2%

Public administration 9.2%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Education & healthcare 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	34.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	32.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.8

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 43.1%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 72.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	44.7%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	40.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.2%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	28.1%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	19.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.8%
65 and over	57.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	70.5%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	502	91.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	549	100.0%
Born in same state	516	94.0%
Born in different state	349	63.6%
Foreign born	33	6.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	27.5%
French	84	15.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	13.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	94.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25234

What city is ZIP code 25234 in?

ZIP code 25234 is primarily assigned to Arnoldsburg, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25234 in?

ZIP code 25234 falls within Calhoun County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25234 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 25234 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25234 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 25234 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25234?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25234 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 25234 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25234 in?

ZIP code 25234 observes the EST timezone.