25501 ZIP Code — Alkol, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25501 is located in Alkol, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 26.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25501

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,141. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 25501 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.

1,342

population

26.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alkol	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25572 Woodville (4.1 mi) 25521 Griffithsville (6.2 mi) 25567 Sumerco (6.5 mi) 25529 Julian (6.8 mi) 25565 Spurlockville (6.8 mi) 25540 Midkiff (7.2 mi) 25564 Sod (8.9 mi) 25506 Branchland (10.4 mi) 25053 Danville (10.5 mi) 25505 Big Creek (10.5 mi) 25523 Hamlin (10.7 mi) 25203 Turtle Creek (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,342
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	26.02 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.1597
Longitude	-81.9815
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,342

Population

People per sq mi

54.1

Median age

$54,141

Median household income

$19,056

Per capita income

$101,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

508

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

108

55–59

104

60–64

128

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	20.8%
18 and over	1,063	79.2%
65 and over	384	28.6%
Median age	54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Two or more races 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,186	81.3%
Two or more races	136	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	117	8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	20	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 16.7%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 47.7%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	47.7%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
Median income	$54,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.7%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 12.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.9%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.5%
Electricity	52.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	72	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	88	16.5%
Households with children under 18	219	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	298	55.9%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.6%	11.6%
Married	61.1%	66.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.8%	18.1%
Divorced	18.5%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 19.6%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 8.5%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	76	39.4%
High school	117	60.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.4%

Manufacturing 22.0%

Other services 18.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.2%
Service	54.0%
Sales & office	7.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	3.6%
Self-employed	18.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 60.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.4%
Retirement income	53.7%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	16.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.1%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	36.4%
65 and over	57.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	67.4%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,228	91.5%
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)	1,342	100.0%
Born in same state	1,342	100.0%
Born in different state	1,107	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	89	6.6%
Italian	45	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25501

What city is ZIP code 25501 in?

ZIP code 25501 is primarily assigned to Alkol, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25501 in?

ZIP code 25501 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25501 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 25501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25501 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 25501 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25501?

12% 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 25501 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 25501 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25501 in?

ZIP code 25501 observes the EST timezone.