25841 ZIP Code — Flat Top, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25841 is located in Flat Top, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 31.39 square miles and serves a population of 716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25841

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,750. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 68% 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 58 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 25841 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

716

population

31.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flat Top	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25843 Ghent (5.2 mi) 25922 Spanishburg (5.9 mi) 25902 Odd (6.4 mi) 25969 Jumping Branch (6.9 mi) 25857 Josephine (7.1 mi) 25825 Cool Ridge (7.2 mi) 25971 Lerona (7.5 mi) 24733 Lashmeet (7.9 mi) 24731 Kegley (10.1 mi) 25908 Princewick (10.2 mi) 25989 White Oak (10.3 mi) 25979 Pipestem (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	716
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	31.39 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.5454
Longitude	-81.1142
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	63.4%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

716

Population

People per sq mi

27.3

Median age

$76,750

Median household income

$21,849

Per capita income

$142,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

227

Housing units

24.9%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	41.2%
18 and over	421	58.8%
65 and over	71	9.9%
Median age	27.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	716	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 21.1%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 31.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	21.1%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	31.7%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$76,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 25.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.4%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	36.8%
1980–1989	32.0%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	46.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.6%
Electricity	47.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.6%
Wood	25.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	9	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	29	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	33	16.6%
Households with children under 18	76	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	35.2%
Average household size	3.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	1.8%	20.6%
Married	80.8%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.1%	13.5%
Divorced	8.2%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 23.6%

HS graduate 19.0%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	8.6%
Elementary school	92	56.8%
High school	43	26.5%
College / grad school	13	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.2%

Public administration 19.6%

Information 10.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	65.6%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	2.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.5%
Government	54.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	57.5

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.8%
Retirement income	16.6%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	38.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	31.1%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	570	79.6%
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)	716	100.0%
Born in same state	716	100.0%
Born in different state	613	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	232	32.4%
Italian	157	21.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	95	13.3%
Polish	9	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.8%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25841

What city is ZIP code 25841 in?

ZIP code 25841 is primarily assigned to Flat Top, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25841 in?

ZIP code 25841 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25841 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 25841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25841 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 25841 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 25841 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 25841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25841?

The median home value in ZIP code 25841 is $142,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 25841 in?

ZIP code 25841 observes the EST timezone.