25505 ZIP Code — Big Creek, WV

Logan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25505 is located in Big Creek, West Virginia, within Logan County. It covers approximately 3.27 square miles and serves a population of 293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25505

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 25505 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

293

population

3.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25505 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25505

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25565 Spurlockville (4 mi) 25508 Chapmanville (5.4 mi) 25524 Harts (6.3 mi) 25547 Pecks Mill (8.3 mi) 25108 Hewett (9.2 mi) 25053 Danville (9.6 mi) 25121 Lake (9.8 mi) 25203 Turtle Creek (10 mi) 25540 Midkiff (10.1 mi) 25501 Alkol (10.5 mi) 25601 Logan (11.6 mi) 25572 Woodville (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	293
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	3.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.0127
Longitude	-82.0335
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	100.0%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

293

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

Median household income

$14,206

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	6.5%
18 and over	274	93.5%
65 and over	127	43.3%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	293	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 16.2%

$15k–$25k 31.5%

$50k–$75k 52.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.2%
$15k–$25k	31.5%
$50k–$75k	52.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$500k–$1M 31.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	39.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	60.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	39.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	88.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.2%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.8%
Wood	16.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	35	31.5%
Households with children under 18	26	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	76.6%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.0%	19.7%
Married	36.0%	53.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.5%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 27.0%

Some HS, no diploma 32.7%

HS graduate 7.3%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	40.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	19	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Information 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	100.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

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

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	83.8%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	39.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	30.1%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.4%
65 and over	52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	72.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	293	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)	293	100.0%
Born in same state	293	100.0%
Born in different state	222	75.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25505

What city is ZIP code 25505 in?

ZIP code 25505 is primarily assigned to Big Creek, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25505 in?

ZIP code 25505 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25505 have a large retiree population?

84% of households in ZIP code 25505 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25505 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 25505 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25505?

20% of residents in ZIP code 25505 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25505 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 25505 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25505 in?

ZIP code 25505 observes the EST timezone.