25033 ZIP Code — Buffalo, WV

Putnam County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25033 is located in Buffalo, West Virginia, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 24.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,764 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25033

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 $115,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($44,688) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25033 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,764

population

24.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25168 Red House (3.5 mi) 25082 Fraziers Bottom (5.6 mi) 25213 Winfield (7.2 mi) 25124 Liberty (8.2 mi) 25159 Poca (9.2 mi) 25187 Southside (9.5 mi) 25123 Leon (10 mi) 25503 Ashton (10.6 mi) 25560 Scott Depot (10.7 mi) 25502 Apple Grove (12 mi) 25245 Given (13.6 mi) 25143 Nitro (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,764
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	24.87 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	38.6046
Longitude	-81.9095
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	52.5%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,764

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$44,688

Median household income

$30,490

Per capita income

$115,000

Median home value

$492

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

743

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

116

35–44

114

115

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

138

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	15.9%
18 and over	1,483	84.1%
65 and over	427	24.2%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,723	97.4%
Two or more races	21	1.2%
Asian	15	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 23.6%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	23.6%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$44,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,000
Median rent / month	$492
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	56.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	19.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	58.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	402	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	129	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	131	18.8%
Households with children under 18	170	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	35.5%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	12.5%
Married	57.4%	62.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	1.3%	8.5%
Divorced	11.3%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 56.1%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	10.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	110	43.0%
High school	82	32.0%
College / grad school	37	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.6%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Public administration 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Professional & management 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Retail trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	26.4%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	26.0%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	37.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,674	94.9%
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)	1,749	99.1%
Born in same state	1,749	99.1%
Born in different state	1,418	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.9%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	261	14.8%
Arab	211	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	187	10.6%
English	13	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25033

What city is ZIP code 25033 in?

ZIP code 25033 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25033 in?

ZIP code 25033 falls within Putnam County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25033?

13% 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 25033 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 25033 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25033 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 25033 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25033?

The median home value in ZIP code 25033 is $115,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25033 in?

ZIP code 25033 observes the EST timezone.