25266 ZIP Code — Newton, WV

Roane County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25266 is located in Newton, West Virginia, within Roane County. It covers approximately 35.00 square miles and serves a population of 833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25266

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $53,607. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 25266 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

833

population

35.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newton	Acceptable
Newton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25259 Looneyville (4.7 mi) 25251 Left Hand (4.9 mi) 25235 Chloe (5.4 mi) 25005 Amma (7 mi) 25285 Wallback (7.2 mi) 25113 Ivydale (7.6 mi) 25164 Procious (9.6 mi) 25133 Maysel (11.2 mi) 25063 Duck (11.4 mi) 25276 Spencer (12.9 mi) 25045 Clendenin (13.7 mi) 25286 Walton (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	833
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	35.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.6302
Longitude	-81.1584
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	55.4%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

833

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$53,607

Median household income

$22,412

Per capita income

$193,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

16.7%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	104	12.5%
18 and over	729	87.5%
65 and over	193	23.2%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	833	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
Median income	$53,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 45.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	53.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	39.9%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.6%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	76	29.3%
Male householder, no spouse	25	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	21	8.1%
Households with children under 18	36	13.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	52.1%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.2%	30.3%
Married	36.3%	45.0%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	0.8%
Divorced	10.6%	23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	68	56.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	52	43.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 26.3%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Construction 18.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Wholesale trade 10.9%

Public administration 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	36.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.1

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 27.9%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 81.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	39.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.0%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	62.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	29.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	797	95.7%
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)	833	100.0%
Born in same state	833	100.0%
Born in different state	688	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	261	31.3%
Arab	45	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25266

What city is ZIP code 25266 in?

ZIP code 25266 is primarily assigned to Newton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25266 in?

ZIP code 25266 falls within Roane County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25266 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 25266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25266?

Health data for ZIP code 25266 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25266?

The median home value in ZIP code 25266 is $193,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 25266?

ZIP code 25266 has an estimated population of 833 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25266 in?

ZIP code 25266 observes the EST timezone.