25621 ZIP Code — Gilbert, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25621 is located in Gilbert, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 44.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,950 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25621

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $78,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,813. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 obesity (44%), diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 25621 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.

1,950

population

44.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25621 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilbert	Acceptable
Gilbert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25608 Baisden (3 mi) 25650 Verner (3.2 mi) 25651 Wharncliffe (5.1 mi) 24839 Hanover (6.3 mi) 25638 Omar (8 mi) 24882 Simon (8.2 mi) 41547 Majestic (8.5 mi) 25635 Man (8.8 mi) 25617 Davin (9.9 mi) 24872 Panther (10.3 mi) 24823 Coal Mountain (10.7 mi) 25672 Edgarton (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,950
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	44.58 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.6061
Longitude	-81.9138
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	60.1%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,950

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$47,813

Median household income

$23,914

Per capita income

$78,200

Median home value

$694

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

851

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

137

35–44

108

184

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

193

65–74

152

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	17.5%
18 and over	1,609	82.5%
65 and over	531	27.2%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,887	96.8%
Two or more races	63	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$47,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.6%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,200
Median rent / month	$694
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	27.5%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	93.3%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	477	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	30	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	133	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	161	20.1%
Households with children under 18	187	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	392	48.9%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	29.8%
Married	52.4%	54.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	4.6%
Divorced	17.0%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.6%

Some HS, no diploma 23.4%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	4.7%
Elementary school	168	44.2%
High school	122	32.1%
College / grad school	72	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.7%

Retail trade 18.8%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Construction 13.0%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	37.9%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	21.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 33.1%

18 and over 25.6%

Married-couple families 15.1%

Female-led households 81.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.2%
Retirement income	42.7%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	39.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.1%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	43.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	27.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	42.3%
65 and over	54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.3%
Public insurance	67.6%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,904	97.6%
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)	1,950	100.0%
Born in same state	1,950	100.0%
Born in different state	1,707	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	141	7.2%
Italian	91	4.7%
English	15	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	0.6%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25621

What city is ZIP code 25621 in?

ZIP code 25621 is primarily assigned to Gilbert, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25621 in?

ZIP code 25621 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25621 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 25621 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25621?

27% of residents in ZIP code 25621 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25621?

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

Does ZIP code 25621 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 25621 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25621 in?

ZIP code 25621 observes the EST timezone.