25259 ZIP Code — Looneyville, WV

Roane County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25259 is located in Looneyville, West Virginia, within Roane County. It covers approximately 43.42 square miles and serves a population of 726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25259

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 25259 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.

726

population

43.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25259 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25259

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25259. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Looneyville	Acceptable
Looneyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25251 Left Hand (4.3 mi) 25266 Newton (4.7 mi) 25005 Amma (8 mi) 25235 Chloe (8.3 mi) 25276 Spencer (8.4 mi) 25286 Walton (10.4 mi) 25285 Wallback (11.4 mi) 25164 Procious (12 mi) 25243 Gandeeville (12 mi) 25113 Ivydale (12.3 mi) 25234 Arnoldsburg (13.5 mi) 25045 Clendenin (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	726
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	43.42 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.6678
Longitude	-81.2303
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	6.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

726

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

Median household income

$25,181

Per capita income

$208,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

297

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	216	29.8%
18 and over	510	70.2%
65 and over	174	24.0%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 8.7%

Group	Count	%
White	663	91.3%
Two or more races	63	8.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	6.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 22.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 3.1%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	22.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	3.1%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 36.1%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$1M+ 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.8%
Electricity	18.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Wood	34.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	30	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	53	23.8%
Households with children under 18	57	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	49.3%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.8%	9.7%
Married	43.7%	69.6%
Separated	9.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	13.6%
Divorced	0.0%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	24.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	75.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.6%

Public administration 17.4%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Professional & management 9.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	42.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 83.3%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 17.1%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.9%
Retirement income	36.3%
Supplemental Security	15.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	38.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	73.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.7%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	702	96.7%
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)	726	100.0%
Born in same state	717	98.8%
Born in different state	609	83.9%
Foreign born	9	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	288	39.7%
Italian	90	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	72.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25259

What city is ZIP code 25259 in?

ZIP code 25259 is primarily assigned to Looneyville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25259 in?

ZIP code 25259 falls within Roane County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25259?

34% of residents in ZIP code 25259 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25259 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 25259 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25259 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 25259 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25259?

Health data for ZIP code 25259 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25259 in?

ZIP code 25259 observes the EST timezone.