25521 ZIP Code — Griffithsville, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25521 is located in Griffithsville, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 31.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,088 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25521

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 $91,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($60,523) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 25521 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,088

population

31.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25521 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25521

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Griffithsville	Acceptable
Griffithsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25564 Sod (4.7 mi) 25567 Sumerco (5.9 mi) 25501 Alkol (6.2 mi) 25523 Hamlin (6.4 mi) 25202 Tornado (7.4 mi) 25572 Woodville (7.6 mi) 25529 Julian (9.5 mi) 25526 Hurricane (9.6 mi) 25540 Midkiff (10.2 mi) 25506 Branchland (10.4 mi) 25003 Alum Creek (11.3 mi) 25571 West Hamlin (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,088
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	31.75 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.2489
Longitude	-81.9784
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	13.1%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,088

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$60,523

Median household income

$33,808

Per capita income

$91,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

345

Housing units

3.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

210

35–44

166

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	192	17.6%
18 and over	896	82.4%
65 and over	119	10.9%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,068	98.2%
Black or African American	20	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	13.1%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 43.6%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 10.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	43.6%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	10.2%
Median income	$60,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 43.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	47.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	52.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	42.6%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	60.0%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.6%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.6%
Electricity	44.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	2.6%
Female householder, no spouse	161	42.3%
Households with children under 18	139	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	27.6%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.9%	33.6%
Married	40.7%	50.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	12.2%
Divorced	16.3%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 64.0%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	3.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	115	61.2%
High school	59	31.4%
College / grad school	14	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 30.9%

Agriculture & mining 19.7%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Public administration 6.4%

Education & healthcare 5.8%

Construction 4.0%

Other services 2.9%

Retail trade 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.1%
Service	36.7%
Sales & office	5.5%
Natural resources & construction	32.1%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.6%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.3

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 44.3%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 81.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	18.6%
Cash public assistance	23.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	19.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	19.3%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	52.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,077	99.0%
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)	1,088	100.0%
Born in same state	1,088	100.0%
Born in different state	805	74.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	114	10.5%
French	65	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	5.5%
Italian	30	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	78.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25521

What city is ZIP code 25521 in?

ZIP code 25521 is primarily assigned to Griffithsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25521 in?

ZIP code 25521 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25521?

3% 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 25521 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 25521 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 25521 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 25521 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25521?

17% of residents in ZIP code 25521 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25521 in?

ZIP code 25521 observes the EST timezone.