25239 ZIP Code — Cottageville, WV

Jackson County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25239 is located in Cottageville, West Virginia, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 28.89 square miles and serves a population of 1,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25239

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,063. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 56% 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 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 25239 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,832

population

28.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cottageville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25262 Millwood (3.7 mi) 25241 Evans (4.1 mi) 25271 Ripley (8.1 mi) 25123 Leon (8.3 mi) 45771 Racine (9.5 mi) 45770 Portland (9.7 mi) 25275 Sandyville (9.8 mi) 25253 Letart (9.9 mi) 25245 Given (10.1 mi) 26164 Ravenswood (10.8 mi) 25244 Gay (12.9 mi) 25550 Point Pleasant (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,832
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	28.89 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	38.8535
Longitude	-81.8081
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,832

Population

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$72,063

Median household income

$22,321

Per capita income

$166,000

Median home value

$1,098

Median monthly rent

88.8%

Home ownership

29.3%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

511

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

131

5–9

152

10–14

110

119

15–19

138

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	781	42.6%
18 and over	1,051	57.4%
65 and over	292	15.9%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,665	84%
Two or more races	167	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	151	7.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$72,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 27.8%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,000
Median rent / month	$1,098
Owner occupied	88.8%
Renter occupied	11.2%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	20.1%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	35.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	49.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	323	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	35	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	59	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	82	16.4%
Households with children under 18	200	40.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	217	43.5%
Average household size	3.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.8%	30.3%
Married	54.2%	48.7%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	6.1%	10.9%
Divorced	12.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.5%
Kindergarten	65	8.3%
Elementary school	437	56.1%
High school	211	27.1%
College / grad school	62	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Retail trade 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Other services 9.4%

Professional & management 8.7%

Construction 8.5%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.5%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 29.3%

Under 18 years 43.5%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 15.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	24.1%
18–64 years	30.6%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	63.7%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,797	98.1%
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)	1,832	100.0%
Born in same state	1,832	100.0%
Born in different state	1,359	74.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	206	11.2%
Italian	157	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	2.3%
English	29	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.2%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25239

What city is ZIP code 25239 in?

ZIP code 25239 is primarily assigned to Cottageville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25239 in?

ZIP code 25239 falls within Jackson County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25239 family-oriented?

43% of residents in ZIP code 25239 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 25239 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 25239 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25239?

29% of residents in ZIP code 25239 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 25239 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 25239 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25239 in?

ZIP code 25239 observes the EST timezone.