25070 ZIP Code — Eleanor, WV

Putnam County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25070 is located in Eleanor, West Virginia, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 4.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,818 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25070

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 $197,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,974. 41% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25070 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,818

population

4.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eleanor	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,818
Population density	371 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	4.90 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	38.5364
Longitude	-81.9350
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	38.0%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	5.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,818

Population

371

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$71,974

Median household income

$35,710

Per capita income

$197,700

Median home value

$910

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

669

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

170

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	329	18.1%
18 and over	1,489	81.9%
65 and over	441	24.3%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Black or African American 4.9%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,720	94.6%
Black or African American	89	4.9%
Two or more races	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.0%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	44.7%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.3%	5.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$71,974

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,700
Median rent / month	$910
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	13.0%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.1%
Electricity	43.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	447	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	57	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	243	32.4%
Households with children under 18	158	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	273	36.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	16.6%
Married	72.5%	57.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	20.0%
Divorced	2.7%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	21.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	159	59.8%
High school	42	15.8%
College / grad school	9	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 20.1%

Construction 13.1%

Professional & management 11.7%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 4.5%

Information 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.3%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 68.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.5%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,725	94.9%
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)	1,818	100.0%
Born in same state	1,818	100.0%
Born in different state	1,487	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	683	37.6%
Italian	144	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	96	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25070

What city is ZIP code 25070 in?

ZIP code 25070 is primarily assigned to Eleanor, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25070 in?

ZIP code 25070 falls within Putnam County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25070 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 25070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25070 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 25070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 25070?

ZIP code 25070 has an estimated population of 1,818 residents, with a density of 371 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25070?

The median home value in ZIP code 25070 is $197,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 25070 in?

ZIP code 25070 observes the EST timezone.