25839 ZIP Code — Fairdale, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25839 is located in Fairdale, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 5.07 square miles and serves a population of 511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25839

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 25839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

511

population

5.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25844 Glen Daniel (1.4 mi) 25817 Bolt (1.5 mi) 25007 Arnett (3.2 mi) 25174 Rock Creek (4.3 mi) 25848 Glen Rogers (4.7 mi) 25865 Lester (4.8 mi) 25932 Surveyor (5.7 mi) 25062 Dry Creek (6.1 mi) 25920 Slab Fork (7 mi) 25913 Ravencliff (8.4 mi) 25209 Whitesville (9.1 mi) 25801 Beckley (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	511
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	5.07 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.7860
Longitude	-81.3928
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	78.8%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.1%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

511

Population

101

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

Median household income

$19,734

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

55.1%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	146	28.6%
18 and over	365	71.4%
65 and over	185	36.2%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	511	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.8%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.1%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 24.7%

$15k–$25k 28.6%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	24.7%
$15k–$25k	28.6%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 57.6%

$200k–$300k 42.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	55.1%
Renter occupied	44.9%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	58.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	26.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	35.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.7%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	53.3%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.4%
Electricity	68.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	121	53.3%
Households with children under 18	54	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	44.9%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	32.7%
Married	100.0%	39.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.1%
Divorced	0.0%	21.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 54.0%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	83	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%

Public administration 23.4%

Information 14.4%

Professional & management 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	72.1%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.7%
Government	52.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	61.7%
Supplemental Security	24.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.1%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.3%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	448	87.7%
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)	511	100.0%
Born in same state	511	100.0%
Born in different state	417	81.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	11.7%
Italian	56	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	55.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25839

What city is ZIP code 25839 in?

ZIP code 25839 is primarily assigned to Fairdale, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25839 in?

ZIP code 25839 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25839 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 25839 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25839?

9% 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 25839 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 25839 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 25839?

ZIP code 25839 has an estimated population of 511 residents, with a density of 101 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25839 in?

ZIP code 25839 observes the EST timezone.