25989 ZIP Code — White Oak, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25989 is located in White Oak, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 4.33 square miles and serves a population of 342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25989

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 25989 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

342

population

4.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25989 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25989

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25989. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Oak	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25825 Cool Ridge (4.4 mi) 25969 Jumping Branch (4.5 mi) 25918 Shady Spring (5 mi) 25843 Ghent (5.7 mi) 25832 Daniels (5.8 mi) 25978 Nimitz (6.5 mi) 25813 Beaver (8.1 mi) 25857 Josephine (9.6 mi) 25823 Coal City (9.8 mi) 25951 Hinton (10.1 mi) 25841 Flat Top (10.3 mi) 25985 Sandstone (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	342
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	4.33 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.6804
Longitude	-81.0337
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	100.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

342

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

Median household income

$25,491

Per capita income

$180,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

47.1%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	12.9%
18 and over	298	87.1%
65 and over	66	19.3%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	342	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 26.4%

$25k–$35k 35.5%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 30.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.4%
$25k–$35k	35.5%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	30.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 64.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	47.1%
Renter occupied	52.9%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	28.1%
1960–1969	20.9%
1950–1959	20.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	41.8%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.4%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	16.5%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.6%
Fuel oil	26.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	11	9.1%
Households with children under 18	37	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	35.5%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	58.0%
Married	70.9%	36.2%
Separated	29.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 34.9%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 4.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 50.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 37.7%

Construction 6.2%

Retail trade 5.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	25.3%
Sales & office	68.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.3%
Government	50.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	37.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	342	100.0%
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)	342	100.0%
Born in same state	342	100.0%
Born in different state	287	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	282	82.5%
English	32	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	57.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25989

What city is ZIP code 25989 in?

ZIP code 25989 is primarily assigned to White Oak, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25989 in?

ZIP code 25989 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25989 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 25989 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25989?

The median home value in ZIP code 25989 is $180,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 25989?

ZIP code 25989 has an estimated population of 342 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25989 in?

ZIP code 25989 observes the EST timezone.