25520 ZIP Code — Glenwood, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25520 is located in Glenwood, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 37.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25520

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,460

population

37.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25503 Ashton (5.1 mi) 25545 Ona (5.4 mi) 25537 Lesage (5.6 mi) 45623 Crown City (7.8 mi) 25541 Milton (8.4 mi) 25082 Fraziers Bottom (8.9 mi) 25502 Apple Grove (9.8 mi) 25510 Culloden (10.2 mi) 45669 Proctorville (11.1 mi) 45678 Scottown (11.8 mi) 25702 Huntington (11.9 mi) 25504 Barboursville (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,460
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	37.97 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	38.5477
Longitude	-82.1692
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,460

Population

People per sq mi

60.7

Median age

Median household income

$31,078

Per capita income

$76,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

0.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

915

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

221

65–74

263

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	247	16.9%
18 and over	1,213	83.1%
65 and over	672	46.0%
Median age	60.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,420	96.5%
Two or more races	40	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.6%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 31.8%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	31.8%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.4%

$50k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 15.7%

$1M+ 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	52.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	13.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	37.6%
Cohabiting couple	28	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	188	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	251	33.6%
Households with children under 18	100	13.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	517	69.1%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	7.3%
Married	56.7%	44.7%
Separated	0.0%	5.6%
Widowed	19.9%	38.4%
Divorced	5.3%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	3.7%
Elementary school	109	50.7%
High school	49	22.8%
College / grad school	49	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 43.8%

Professional & management 23.1%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Information 7.1%

Retail trade 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.9%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	3.7%
Natural resources & construction	31.9%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 0.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	58.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.9%
Public insurance	59.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,403	96.1%
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)	1,424	97.5%
Born in same state	1,424	97.5%
Born in different state	1,050	71.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.5%
Not a US citizen	36	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	220	15.1%
Arab	210	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	140	9.6%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.2%
Internet access	65.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25520

What city is ZIP code 25520 in?

ZIP code 25520 is primarily assigned to Glenwood, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25520 in?

ZIP code 25520 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25520 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 25520 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25520 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 25520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25520 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 25520 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25520?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 25520 in?

ZIP code 25520 observes the EST timezone.