25836 ZIP Code — Eccles, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25836 is located in Eccles, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 8.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,262 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25836

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 $174,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 25836 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,262

population

8.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eccles	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,262
Population density	158 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	8.00 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.7752
Longitude	-81.2755
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	100.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,262

Population

158

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

Median household income

$24,209

Per capita income

$174,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

412

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

130

15–19

25–34

152

35–44

204

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	278	22.0%
18 and over	984	78.0%
65 and over	263	20.8%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,262	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 17.9%

$15k–$25k 24.9%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 37.1%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.9%
$15k–$25k	24.9%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	37.1%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 38.8%

$1M+ 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	30.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	74.8%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	2.7%
3 or more	77.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	50.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	27.6%
Cohabiting couple	140	34.8%
Male householder, no spouse	110	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	41	10.2%
Households with children under 18	169	42.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	47.8%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.7%	15.7%
Married	34.2%	21.9%
Separated	0.0%	10.1%
Widowed	7.1%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	52.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 52.2%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	227	72.1%
High school	88	27.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%

Construction 30.2%

Retail trade 21.9%

Professional & management 7.5%

Other services 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	30.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.0%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 29.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	35.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.6%
High blood pressure	48.8%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	39.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	60.5%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	60.9%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,262	100.0%
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)	1,233	97.7%
Born in same state	1,233	97.7%
Born in different state	1,123	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	2.3%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	757	60%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	306	24.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25836

What city is ZIP code 25836 in?

ZIP code 25836 is primarily assigned to Eccles, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25836 in?

ZIP code 25836 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25836 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 25836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25836?

23% of residents in ZIP code 25836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25836 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 25836 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25836?

Health data for ZIP code 25836 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25836 in?

ZIP code 25836 observes the EST timezone.