25825 ZIP Code — Cool Ridge, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25825 is located in Cool Ridge, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 22.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25825

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,924. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 25825 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,538

population

22.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25825 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25825

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25825. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cool Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25843 Ghent (2.1 mi) 25989 White Oak (4.4 mi) 25969 Jumping Branch (5 mi) 25857 Josephine (5.2 mi) 25832 Daniels (5.6 mi) 25823 Coal City (6.2 mi) 25908 Princewick (7.1 mi) 25841 Flat Top (7.2 mi) 25918 Shady Spring (8.9 mi) 25827 Crab Orchard (9.1 mi) 25902 Odd (9.2 mi) 25978 Nimitz (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,538
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	22.18 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.6500
Longitude	-81.1044
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	44.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,538

Population

114

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$56,924

Median household income

$26,606

Per capita income

$120,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

919

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

162

10–14

128

111

15–19

20–24

25–34

248

35–44

195

286

45–54

225

121

55–59

60–64

170

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	729	28.7%
18 and over	1,809	71.3%
65 and over	337	13.3%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,524	99.4%
Two or more races	14	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 37.1%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	37.1%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$56,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 35.4%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.4%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	38.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	76.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	724	76.6%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	83	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	106	11.2%
Households with children under 18	467	49.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	29.2%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	11.8%
Married	69.0%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	9.4%
Divorced	7.0%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 32.1%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	5.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	263	67.4%
High school	64	16.4%
College / grad school	40	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.7%

Retail trade 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Professional & management 7.6%

Public administration 5.8%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.8%
Government	34.5%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	54.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,391	94.2%
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)	2,538	100.0%
Born in same state	2,538	100.0%
Born in different state	2,091	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	575	22.7%
Italian	518	20.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	363	14.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25825

What city is ZIP code 25825 in?

ZIP code 25825 is primarily assigned to Cool Ridge, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25825 in?

ZIP code 25825 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25825 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 25825 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25825 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 25825 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25825?

The median home value in ZIP code 25825 is $120,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 25825?

ZIP code 25825 has an estimated population of 2,538 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25825 in?

ZIP code 25825 observes the EST timezone.