25243 ZIP Code — Gandeeville, WV

Roane County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25243 is located in Gandeeville, West Virginia, within Roane County. It covers approximately 54.57 square miles and serves a population of 578 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25243

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,698. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 25243 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

578

population

54.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25243 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25243

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gandeeville	Acceptable
Gandeeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25286 Walton (4.7 mi) 25276 Spencer (8.9 mi) 25248 Kenna (10.1 mi) 25244 Gay (10.6 mi) 25259 Looneyville (12 mi) 25251 Left Hand (12.4 mi) 25320 Charleston (13.4 mi) 25245 Given (14.3 mi) 25271 Ripley (14.4 mi) 25005 Amma (14.5 mi) 25079 Falling Rock (14.5 mi) 25071 Elkview (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	578
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	54.57 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.6822
Longitude	-81.4529
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	6.7%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

578

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$34,698

Median household income

$22,416

Per capita income

$104,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

461

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

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	94	16.3%
18 and over	484	83.7%
65 and over	172	29.8%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	528	88%
Two or more races	28	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	22	3.7%
Other race	22	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	6.7%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 15.4%

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.4%
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
Median income	$34,698

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	49.2%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	36.5%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.7%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	44.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.6%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	22.9%
Wood	21.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	45	17.8%
Male householder, no spouse	59	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	59	23.3%
Households with children under 18	43	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	47.8%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	11.3%
Married	36.2%	45.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	21.7%	39.3%
Divorced	15.0%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	21	20.0%
Elementary school	54	51.4%
High school	30	28.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 26.6%

Retail trade 23.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.4%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Professional & management 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	35.5%
Production & transportation	2.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 28.9%

Under 18 years 67.0%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.2%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	39.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	72.0%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	578	100.0%
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)	578	100.0%
Born in same state	578	100.0%
Born in different state	451	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	122	21.1%
Italian	35	6.1%
Arab	18	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	2.1%
Norwegian	6	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25243

What city is ZIP code 25243 in?

ZIP code 25243 is primarily assigned to Gandeeville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25243 in?

ZIP code 25243 falls within Roane County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25243 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 25243 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25243?

29% of residents in ZIP code 25243 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25243 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 25243 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25243?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 25243 in?

ZIP code 25243 observes the EST timezone.