25868 ZIP Code — Lookout, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25868 is located in Lookout, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 12.85 square miles and serves a population of 422 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25868

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,556. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 25868 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

422

population

12.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lookout	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26680 Nallen (3.7 mi) 25854 Hico (5.6 mi) 25840 Fayetteville (7.6 mi) 25962 Rainelle (8.2 mi) 25837 Edmond (8.6 mi) 25862 Lansing (9 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (9 mi) 26676 Leivasy (9.2 mi) 25981 Quinwood (10.3 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (10.5 mi) 25958 Charmco (11 mi) 25976 Meadow Bridge (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	422
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	12.85 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.0534
Longitude	-80.8839
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	38.1%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

422

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$50,556

Median household income

$27,689

Per capita income

$126,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.2%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

193

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	12.8%
18 and over	368	87.2%
65 and over	52	12.3%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	422	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 17.0%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 35.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	17.0%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	35.1%
Median income	$50,556

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 46.4%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.2%
Renter occupied	4.8%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	48.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	3.0%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	32.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	16.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	79.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	13.3%
Male householder, no spouse	13	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	45	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	23.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.9%	10.4%
Married	80.0%	77.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	17.1%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	43.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	45	57.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Public administration 31.5%

Construction 12.0%

Retail trade 7.4%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	40.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	38.4%
Government	61.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	7.4%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.1%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	42.1%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	402	95.3%
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)	422	100.0%
Born in same state	422	100.0%
Born in different state	323	76.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	115	27.3%
French	80	19%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	5.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25868

What city is ZIP code 25868 in?

ZIP code 25868 is primarily assigned to Lookout, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25868 in?

ZIP code 25868 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25868 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 25868 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25868 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 25868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25868?

The median home value in ZIP code 25868 is $126,200.

Does ZIP code 25868 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 25868 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25868 in?

ZIP code 25868 observes the EST timezone.