25502 ZIP Code — Apple Grove, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25502 is located in Apple Grove, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 24.30 square miles and serves a population of 848 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25502

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,300.

Median household income is $43,641. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25502 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

848

population

24.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25502 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25502

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Apple Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25515 Gallipolis Ferry (5.2 mi) 25503 Ashton (5.5 mi) 25187 Southside (5.6 mi) 25082 Fraziers Bottom (8.7 mi) 25106 Henderson (9.3 mi) 25520 Glenwood (9.8 mi) 45623 Crown City (9.9 mi) 25033 Buffalo (12 mi) 45631 Gallipolis (12.5 mi) 25550 Point Pleasant (13 mi) 25123 Leon (13.1 mi) 25537 Lesage (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	848
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	24.30 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	38.6817
Longitude	-82.1081
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	49.0%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

848

Population

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$43,641

Median household income

$22,686

Per capita income

$82,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

482

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

132

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	238	28.1%
18 and over	610	71.9%
65 and over	118	13.9%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 3.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	782	85.6%
Hispanic or Latino	66	7.2%
Other race	35	3.8%
Two or more races	31	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 45.6%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	45.6%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
Median income	$43,641

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 49.1%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	40.5%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.6%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	43.8%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	6.6%
2 vehicles	63.1%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	55.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.8%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	24	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	35	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	26	9.1%
Households with children under 18	140	48.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	32.1%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	27.0%
Married	52.2%	64.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.2%	8.8%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.9%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 4.3%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	211	90.9%
College / grad school	21	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.2%

Construction 19.2%

Wholesale trade 15.6%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	37.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	34.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	32.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	14.7%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	58.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.3%
Public insurance	18.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	781	92.1%
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)	848	100.0%
Born in same state	848	100.0%
Born in different state	826	97.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	215	25.4%
French	78	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	67	7.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25502

What city is ZIP code 25502 in?

ZIP code 25502 is primarily assigned to Apple Grove, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25502 in?

ZIP code 25502 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25502?

The median home value in ZIP code 25502 is $82,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25502?

The median household income in ZIP code 25502 is $43,641, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 25502?

ZIP code 25502 has an estimated population of 848 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25502 in?

ZIP code 25502 observes the EST timezone.