25286 ZIP Code — Walton, WV

Roane County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25286 is located in Walton, West Virginia, within Roane County. It covers approximately 59.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25286

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 $110,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,500. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 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%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 25286 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.

1,336

population

59.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25286 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25286

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25286. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25243 Gandeeville (4.7 mi) 25251 Left Hand (9.3 mi) 25079 Falling Rock (10 mi) 25259 Looneyville (10.4 mi) 25005 Amma (10.5 mi) 25276 Spencer (11 mi) 25071 Elkview (11.4 mi) 25045 Clendenin (11.6 mi) 25248 Kenna (11.9 mi) 25320 Charleston (12.3 mi) 25266 Newton (13.8 mi) 25164 Procious (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,336
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	59.36 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.6214
Longitude	-81.4143
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	55.1%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,336

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$56,500

Median household income

$27,597

Per capita income

$110,700

Median home value

$489

Median monthly rent

86.1%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment

662

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	276	20.7%
18 and over	1,060	79.3%
65 and over	273	20.4%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,336	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$56,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 45.3%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,700
Median rent / month	$489
Owner occupied	86.1%
Renter occupied	13.9%
Vacant	28.4%
Single-family detached	56.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	60.5%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.5%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.3%
Electricity	41.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	261	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	38	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	124	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	103	19.6%
Households with children under 18	111	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	42.0%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	10.4%
Married	43.3%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	9.2%	12.5%
Divorced	18.3%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 59.5%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	4.3%
Elementary school	129	50.6%
High school	101	39.6%
College / grad school	14	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.2%

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Retail trade 13.4%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 6.0%

Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	36.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.7%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.2%
Carpool	33.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.7

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	36.5%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.3%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	39.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	28.6%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,301	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)	1,336	100.0%
Born in same state	1,336	100.0%
Born in different state	1,193	89.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	281	21%
Arab	192	14.4%
Italian	43	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.7%
Irish	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25286

What city is ZIP code 25286 in?

ZIP code 25286 is primarily assigned to Walton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25286 in?

ZIP code 25286 falls within Roane County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25286 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 25286 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25286?

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

Is ZIP code 25286 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 25286 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25286 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 25286 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25286 in?

ZIP code 25286 observes the EST timezone.