25823 ZIP Code — Coal City, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25823 is located in Coal City, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 19.17 square miles and serves a population of 445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25823

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 49%.

Overall, ZIP code 25823 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

445

population

19.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coal City	Acceptable
Coal City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25908 Princewick (1.6 mi) 25857 Josephine (3.6 mi) 25827 Crab Orchard (3.8 mi) 25915 Rhodell (5.6 mi) 25825 Cool Ridge (6.2 mi) 25832 Daniels (6.5 mi) 25920 Slab Fork (6.6 mi) 25843 Ghent (7.1 mi) 25932 Surveyor (7.3 mi) 25865 Lester (7.7 mi) 25902 Odd (7.9 mi) 25928 Stephenson (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	445
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	19.17 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.6754
Longitude	-81.2130
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	68.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

445

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

Median household income

$15,811

Per capita income

$116,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

39.3%

Unemployment

263

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	81	18.2%
18 and over	364	81.8%
65 and over	148	33.3%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	445	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 24.9%

$25k–$35k 30.3%

$35k–$50k 24.9%

$50k–$75k 5.0%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.9%
$25k–$35k	30.3%
$35k–$50k	24.9%
$50k–$75k	5.0%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 42.9%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	33.0%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	41.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	81.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	76.9%
2 vehicles	5.0%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	57.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Wood	30.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	137	62.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	33	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	67.0%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.0%	47.0%
Married	36.3%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	25.6%	0.0%
Divorced	31.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 72.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
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	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Wholesale trade 54.9%

Manufacturing 23.5%

Other services 21.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	54.9%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	23.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	94.6%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	45.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	49.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.9%
65 and over	82.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.1%
Public insurance	83.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	81.8%
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)	445	100.0%
Born in same state	445	100.0%
Born in different state	294	66.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	130	29.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	44.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25823

What city is ZIP code 25823 in?

ZIP code 25823 is primarily assigned to Coal City, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25823 in?

ZIP code 25823 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25823 have a large retiree population?

95% of households in ZIP code 25823 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25823 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 25823 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25823 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 25823 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25823?

The median home value in ZIP code 25823 is $116,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 25823 in?

ZIP code 25823 observes the EST timezone.