25083 ZIP Code — Gallagher, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25083 is located in Gallagher, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 27.21 square miles and serves a population of 431 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25083

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $70,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,650. 76% 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 25083 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

431

population

27.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25083 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25083

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25083. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gallagher	Acceptable
Gallagher	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25039 Cedar Grove (2.5 mi) 25139 Mount Carbon (3.1 mi) 25103 Hansford (3.2 mi) 25067 East Bank (3.4 mi) 25118 Kimberly (4.3 mi) 25132 Mammoth (4.9 mi) 25161 Powellton (6 mi) 25015 Belle (6.7 mi) 25075 Eskdale (7.4 mi) 25136 Montgomery (7.6 mi) 25035 Cabin Creek (8.2 mi) 25160 Pond Gap (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	431
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	27.21 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	38.1739
Longitude	-81.3757
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	35.2%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

431

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$29,650

Median household income

$16,397

Per capita income

$70,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

143

Housing units

5.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	132	30.6%
18 and over	299	69.4%
65 and over	82	19.0%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 5.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	404	88.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25	5.5%
Other race	25	5.5%
Black or African American	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 23.5%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 4.0%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	23.5%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	4.0%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
Median income	$29,650

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 58.1%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.5%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	23.1%
1940–1949	32.7%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	64.1%
3 bedrooms	21.2%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.1%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.7%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	29	19.5%
Male householder, no spouse	11	7.4%
Female householder, no spouse	40	26.8%
Households with children under 18	26	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	51.0%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.1%	18.9%
Married	44.9%	47.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	33.7%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	12.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	74	61.7%
High school	31	25.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 28.8%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 16.1%

Finance & real estate 13.6%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Other services 8.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.9%
Service	36.4%
Sales & office	29.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	20.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.8%
Retirement income	44.3%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	30.5%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	20.3%
65 and over	64.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.7%
Public insurance	74.0%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	31.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	419	97.2%
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)	423	98.1%
Born in same state	423	98.1%
Born in different state	306	71.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.9%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	24.8%
Arab	59	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	55.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25083

What city is ZIP code 25083 in?

ZIP code 25083 is primarily assigned to Gallagher, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25083 in?

ZIP code 25083 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25083 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 25083 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25083 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 25083 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25083?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 25083 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 25083 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25083 in?

ZIP code 25083 observes the EST timezone.