25612 ZIP Code — Chauncey, WV

Logan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25612 is located in Chauncey, West Virginia, within Logan County. It covers approximately 1.15 square miles and serves a population of 378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 25612 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

378

population

1.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chauncey	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	378
Population density	329 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	1.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7657
Longitude	-81.9871
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

378

Population

329

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

Median household income

$38,135

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

174

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	2.4%
18 and over	369	97.6%
65 and over	99	26.2%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	378	100%

Household income

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 31.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	31.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 56.8%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 37.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	40.8%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.5%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	40.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	50.3%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	94.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	51	29.5%
Households with children under 18	16	9.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	43.9%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	19.3%
Married	56.9%	38.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	16.3%	42.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 21.5%

Some college, no degree 44.4%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.1%
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	9	23.1%
College / grad school	30	76.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 33.3%

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.5%

Professional & management 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	33.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	33.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	23.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	56.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	378	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)	378	100.0%
Born in same state	378	100.0%
Born in different state	334	88.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	22%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25612

What city is ZIP code 25612 in?

ZIP code 25612 is primarily assigned to Chauncey, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25612 in?

ZIP code 25612 falls within Logan County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25612 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 25612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25612 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 25612 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25612 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 25612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 25612?

ZIP code 25612 has an estimated population of 378 residents, with a density of 329 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25612 in?

ZIP code 25612 observes the EST timezone.