25086 ZIP Code — Glasgow, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25086 is located in Glasgow, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 1.38 square miles and serves a population of 840 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25086

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,810. 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 25086 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

840

population

1.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25086 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25086

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25086. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glasgow	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	840
Population density	609 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	1.38 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	38.2195
Longitude	-81.4005
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	50.4%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

840

Population

609

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$48,810

Median household income

$24,903

Per capita income

$99,300

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

308

Housing units

11.0%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	12.6%
18 and over	734	87.4%
65 and over	311	37.0%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	819	97.5%
Two or more races	8	1%
Black or African American	7	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.6%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$48,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 29.2%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,300
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	19.3%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	9.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.6%
Electricity	37.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	108	33.1%
Cohabiting couple	44	13.5%
Male householder, no spouse	56	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	118	36.2%
Households with children under 18	59	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	50.3%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.7%	20.9%
Married	30.3%	32.7%
Separated	0.6%	7.3%
Widowed	8.3%	21.4%
Divorced	19.1%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	68	50.0%
High school	62	45.6%
College / grad school	6	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Retail trade 20.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Public administration 11.0%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	27.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	28.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 30.2%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 34.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.8%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	51.7%
High cholesterol	44.2%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	11.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	41.4%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	9.9%
No physical activity	37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.8%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	23.3%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	59.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	830	98.8%
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)	839	99.9%
Born in same state	839	99.9%
Born in different state	717	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	249	29.6%
Italian	94	11.2%
Arab	81	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	4	0.5%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25086

What city is ZIP code 25086 in?

ZIP code 25086 is primarily assigned to Glasgow, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25086 in?

ZIP code 25086 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25086 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 25086 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25086 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 25086 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25086?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25086?

17% of residents in ZIP code 25086 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25086 in?

ZIP code 25086 observes the EST timezone.