25021 ZIP Code — Bim, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25021 is located in Bim, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 10.64 square miles and serves a population of 290 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25021

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 96 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 69%.

Overall, ZIP code 25021 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

290
population
10.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
25021 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 25021

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City Status
Bim Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
25208 Wharton (1.8 mi) 25607 Amherstdale (3.4 mi) 25206 Van (5.3 mi) 25204 Twilight (5.9 mi) 25114 Jeffrey (6.1 mi) 25093 Gordon (8.4 mi) 25140 Naoma (9.2 mi) 25121 Lake (9.7 mi) 25108 Hewett (10 mi) 25130 Madison (10.4 mi) 24827 Cyclone (10.6 mi) 25181 Seth (12 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 290
Population density 27 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 10.64 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 37.8805
Longitude -81.7249
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 681
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 91.2% 54.8% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 8.8% 31.8% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 12.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

290
Population
27
People per sq mi
69.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$23,671
Per capita income
$92,200
Median home value
$490
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
Unemployment
166
Housing units
0.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
1
Under 5
1
0
5–9
1
8
10–14
9
1
25–34
1
19
35–44
22
14
45–54
15
4
55–59
5
13
60–64
14
28
65–74
32
47
85+
55
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18206.9%
18 and over27093.1%
65 and over16255.9%
Median age69.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White290100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 91.2% 54.8% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 8.8% 31.8% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 12.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 3.1%
$10k–$15k 4.1%
$15k–$25k 55.4%
$25k–$35k 3.6%
$35k–$50k 24.1%
$50k–$75k 7.7%
$100k–$150k 5.1%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k4.1%
$15k–$25k55.4%
$25k–$35k3.6%
$35k–$50k24.1%
$50k–$75k7.7%
$100k–$150k5.1%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.7%
$50k–$100k 75.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$92,200
Median rent / month$490
Owner occupied74.9%
Renter occupied25.1%
Vacant9.3%
Single-family detached63.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes31.2%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)1.51

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.2%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19993.3%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197931.2%
1960–19691.9%
1950–19593.7%
1940–19496.5%
1939 or earlier49.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms34.0%
3 bedrooms19.1%
4 bedrooms43.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle79.5%
2 vehicles13.8%
3 or more4.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity84.1%
Propane / LP gas15.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4824.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse5327.2%
Female householder, no spouse9448.2%
Households with children under 18157.7%
Households with seniors (65+)13770.3%
Average household size1.49

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.0%0.0%
Married46.2%31.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.8%61.4%
Divorced12.0%7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 10.4%
HS graduate 75.2%
Some college, no degree 7.8%
Associate's degree 5.9%
Bachelor's degree 0.7%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.6%
Bachelor's or higher0.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1894.7%
High school00.0%
College / grad school15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 60.8%
Transportation & utilities 19.6%
Construction 15.7%
Education & healthcare 3.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts3.9%
Service0.0%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction15.7%
Production & transportation80.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector96.1%
Government3.9%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)96.4

Poverty

All people 16.9%
Under 18 years 85.0%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security75.4%
Retirement income19.5%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP13.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity45.0%
High blood pressure43.0%
High cholesterol36.4%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma12.0%
Arthritis37.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease13.2%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking28.6%
Binge drinking12.4%
No physical activity35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep43.0%
Depression28.7%
Fair or poor health25.5%
Poor mental health19.8%
Poor physical health16.4%
No health insurance13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.7%
Visited dentist48.8%
Cholesterol screening87.0%
Teeth loss27.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3412.6%
Disability%
Any disability68.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years66.7%
65 and over78.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.1%
Public insurance79.0%
No insurance10.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only28899.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)290100.0%
Born in same state290100.0%
Born in different state16657.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English4013.8%
Italian3211%
AncestryCount%
French289.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access67.2%
Internet access51.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25021

What city is ZIP code 25021 in?

ZIP code 25021 is primarily assigned to Bim, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25021 in?

ZIP code 25021 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25021 have an older population?

56% of residents in ZIP code 25021 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25021 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 25021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25021?

17% of residents in ZIP code 25021 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25021 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 25021 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25021 in?

ZIP code 25021 observes the EST timezone.

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