25671 ZIP Code — Dingess, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25671 is located in Dingess, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 47.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,940 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25671

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 $66,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $36,250. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 25671 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,940

population

47.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25671 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25671

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25671. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dingess	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25666 Breeden (5.3 mi) 25676 Lenore (5.8 mi) 25674 Kermit (7.5 mi) 25625 Holden (8.1 mi) 25508 Chapmanville (8.5 mi) 25601 Logan (9.1 mi) 25524 Harts (10.1 mi) 25699 Wilsondale (10.7 mi) 41231 Lovely (12 mi) 25505 Big Creek (12.2 mi) 25661 Williamson (12.5 mi) 25547 Pecks Mill (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,940
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	47.36 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.8876
Longitude	-82.1913
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	51.7%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,940

Population

People per sq mi

30.5

Median age

$36,250

Median household income

$12,360

Per capita income

$66,800

Median home value

$544

Median monthly rent

60.7%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

512

Housing units

1.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

162

10–14

209

15–19

20–24

160

25–34

206

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

143

65–74

184

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	709	36.5%
18 and over	1,231	63.5%
65 and over	405	20.9%
Median age	30.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,940	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 17.2%

$10k–$15k 15.8%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.2%
$10k–$15k	15.8%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
Median income	$36,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.9%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,800
Median rent / month	$544
Owner occupied	60.7%
Renter occupied	39.3%
Vacant	28.2%
Single-family detached	49.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	4.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	24.3%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	53.7%
3 or more	4.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.4%
Electricity	73.6%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	70.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	3.9%
Female householder, no spouse	130	25.4%
Households with children under 18	168	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	287	56.1%
Average household size	3.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	15.7%
Married	69.0%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.8%
Divorced	18.1%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.5%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.3%
Bachelor's or higher	1.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	9.8%
Kindergarten	43	6.9%
Elementary school	267	42.9%
High school	140	22.5%
College / grad school	112	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 38.1%

Retail trade 18.1%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	47.1%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	9.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.7%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 31.2%

18 and over 32.3%

Married-couple families 32.3%

Female-led households 39.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.9%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	32.2%
Cash public assistance	10.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	15.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.0%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	38.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	30.8%
Fair or poor health	29.9%
Poor mental health	21.8%
Poor physical health	19.3%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	39.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	29.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	35.2%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.3%
Public insurance	73.8%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,800	92.8%
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)	1,940	100.0%
Born in same state	1,940	100.0%
Born in different state	1,444	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	231	11.9%
Arab	79	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.4%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25671

What city is ZIP code 25671 in?

ZIP code 25671 is primarily assigned to Dingess, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25671 in?

ZIP code 25671 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25671 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 25671 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 25671 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 25671 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25671?

32% of residents in ZIP code 25671 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25671?

Health data for ZIP code 25671 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25671 in?

ZIP code 25671 observes the EST timezone.