25938 ZIP Code — Victor, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25938 is located in Victor, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 43.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,515 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25938

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,893. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,515

population

43.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Victor	Acceptable
Victor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25812 Ansted (4.9 mi) 25862 Lansing (5.1 mi) 25854 Hico (6.1 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (6.4 mi) 25085 Gauley Bridge (6.5 mi) 26690 Swiss (6.9 mi) 26656 Belva (8.2 mi) 26680 Nallen (9 mi) 25837 Edmond (9.3 mi) 25840 Fayetteville (10.2 mi) 25059 Dixie (10.7 mi) 25868 Lookout (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,515
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	43.40 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	38.1820
Longitude	-81.0242
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	46.0%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,515

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$70,893

Median household income

$25,666

Per capita income

$99,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

697

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

122

35–44

202

45–54

160

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	335	22.1%
18 and over	1,180	77.9%
65 and over	177	11.7%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 6.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,419	93.7%
Two or more races	96	6.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 26.9%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	26.9%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$70,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	12.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	68.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	7.1%
No fuel used	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	297	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	64	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	87	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	76	14.5%
Households with children under 18	141	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	22.5%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	22.1%
Married	42.4%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	10.1%
Divorced	21.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 18.1%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	7.6%
Kindergarten	9	2.9%
Elementary school	146	46.5%
High school	121	38.5%
College / grad school	14	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.2%

Construction 12.8%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 4.1%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	32.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 18.6%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	17.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	60.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.8%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,476	97.4%
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)	1,489	98.3%
Born in same state	1,489	98.3%
Born in different state	1,150	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	192	12.7%
Arab	112	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	100	6.6%
English	24	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25938

What city is ZIP code 25938 in?

ZIP code 25938 is primarily assigned to Victor, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25938 in?

ZIP code 25938 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25938 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 25938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25938?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25938?

18% of residents in ZIP code 25938 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25938 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 25938 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25938 in?

ZIP code 25938 observes the EST timezone.