25512 ZIP Code — East Lynn, WV

Wayne County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25512 is located in East Lynn, West Virginia, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 48.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25512

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,810. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25512 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,208

population

48.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Lynn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25570 Wayne (6.2 mi) 25557 Ranger (8.3 mi) 25535 Lavalette (8.8 mi) 25506 Branchland (9.1 mi) 25559 Salt Rock (10 mi) 25534 Kiahsville (10 mi) 25571 West Hamlin (10.1 mi) 25517 Genoa (11.1 mi) 25511 Dunlow (11.6 mi) 25504 Barboursville (12.2 mi) 25555 Prichard (12.2 mi) 25701 Huntington (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,208
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	48.78 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.2022
Longitude	-82.3291
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	78.2%	57.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	29.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	10.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,208

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$37,810

Median household income

$17,632

Per capita income

Median home value

$640

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

577

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	277	22.9%
18 and over	931	77.1%
65 and over	421	34.9%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,153	94.5%
Two or more races	55	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.2%	57.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	29.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	10.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 23.3%

$35k–$50k 29.5%

$50k–$75k 5.8%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	23.3%
$35k–$50k	29.5%
$50k–$75k	5.8%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
Median income	$37,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 32.1%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$640
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	32.7%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	26.1%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	29.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	41.0%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.9%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	339	65.3%
Cohabiting couple	33	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	31	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	116	22.4%
Households with children under 18	161	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	53.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	13.8%
Married	62.2%	72.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	2.4%	9.2%
Divorced	6.9%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.2%

Some HS, no diploma 18.4%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	61.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	14.6%
Elementary school	96	48.2%
High school	41	20.6%
College / grad school	33	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.4%

Retail trade 34.0%

Public administration 7.1%

Construction 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Other services 2.9%

Professional & management 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	42.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	33.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 32.5%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 18.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.3%
Retirement income	46.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	41.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	17.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.6%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	30.6%
Fair or poor health	30.9%
Poor mental health	21.1%
Poor physical health	20.3%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	45.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	31.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.1%
Public insurance	71.7%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,097	90.8%
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)	1,208	100.0%
Born in same state	1,208	100.0%
Born in different state	1,112	92.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	205	17%
Arab	102	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25512

What city is ZIP code 25512 in?

ZIP code 25512 is primarily assigned to East Lynn, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25512 in?

ZIP code 25512 falls within Wayne County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25512 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 25512 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25512 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 25512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25512?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25512?

22% of residents in ZIP code 25512 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25512 in?

ZIP code 25512 observes the EST timezone.