25608 ZIP Code — Baisden, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25608 is located in Baisden, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 10.26 square miles and serves a population of 637 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25608

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 $180,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,214. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 25608 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

637

population

10.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25608 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25608

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baisden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25621 Gilbert (3 mi) 25651 Wharncliffe (3.6 mi) 24839 Hanover (5.2 mi) 25650 Verner (5.7 mi) 41547 Majestic (7 mi) 24872 Panther (7.3 mi) 24882 Simon (9 mi) 24844 Iaeger (9 mi) 25638 Omar (9.7 mi) 25672 Edgarton (10.5 mi) 24620 Hurley (11.1 mi) 25635 Man (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	637
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	10.26 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.5627
Longitude	-81.9132
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

637

Population

People per sq mi

54.9

Median age

$58,214

Median household income

$32,767

Per capita income

$180,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

350

Housing units

27.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	6.6%
18 and over	595	93.4%
65 and over	193	30.3%
Median age	54.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Asian 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	608	95.4%
Asian	29	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	18.7%
Median income	$58,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.1%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	34.5%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	29.8%
1980–1989	27.3%
1970–1979	36.8%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	15.6%
3 or more	40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.8%
Electricity	75.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	77.5%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	26	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	18	6.9%
Households with children under 18	27	10.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	43.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	18.4%
Married	62.8%	69.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.1%
Divorced	18.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.9%

Some HS, no diploma 18.4%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	33.3%
High school	12	9.5%
College / grad school	72	57.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.9%

Retail trade 21.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	34.8%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.5%
Retirement income	59.2%
Supplemental Security	26.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	45.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	45.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	58.5%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	72.2%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	637	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)	608	95.4%
Born in same state	608	95.4%
Born in different state	583	91.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	4.6%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	11.5%
Arab	52	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25608

What city is ZIP code 25608 in?

ZIP code 25608 is primarily assigned to Baisden, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25608 in?

ZIP code 25608 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25608 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 25608 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25608 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 25608 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25608 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 25608 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25608?

Health data for ZIP code 25608 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25608 in?

ZIP code 25608 observes the EST timezone.