25523 ZIP Code — Hamlin, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25523 is located in Hamlin, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 38.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25523

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $45,691. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 25523 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,858

population

38.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hamlin	Acceptable
Hamlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25571 West Hamlin (5.6 mi) 25521 Griffithsville (6.4 mi) 25506 Branchland (7.3 mi) 25559 Salt Rock (8.3 mi) 25526 Hurricane (8.7 mi) 25510 Culloden (9 mi) 25541 Milton (9.9 mi) 25564 Sod (10.2 mi) 25540 Midkiff (10.3 mi) 25501 Alkol (10.7 mi) 25557 Ranger (11.1 mi) 25504 Barboursville (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,858
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	38.93 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	38.2927
Longitude	-82.0832
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	66.8%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,858

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$45,691

Median household income

$23,482

Per capita income

$104,700

Median home value

$709

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

868

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

Under 5

104

5–9

136

10–14

108

15–19

103

20–24

197

25–34

156

141

35–44

111

288

45–54

227

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

102

107

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	704	24.6%
18 and over	2,154	75.4%
65 and over	570	19.9%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,848	99.7%
Two or more races	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$45,691

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.3%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,700
Median rent / month	$709
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	27.6%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	38.6%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	44.6%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.7%
Electricity	43.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	389	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	275	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	328	32.7%
Households with children under 18	298	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	422	42.1%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	20.2%
Married	45.8%	37.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.1%
Widowed	2.8%	27.4%
Divorced	22.7%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 20.3%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	4.4%
Elementary school	349	54.3%
High school	79	12.3%
College / grad school	187	29.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.2%

Public administration 12.6%

Professional & management 11.6%

Construction 10.0%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Retail trade 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	33.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	26.7%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	20.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	41.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	16.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.9%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	39.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	31.1%
Fair or poor health	30.4%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	20.0%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	43.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	30.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	29.4%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.1%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,622	91.7%
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)	2,842	99.4%
Born in same state	2,841	99.4%
Born in different state	2,441	85.4%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.6%
Not a US citizen	1	6.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	255	8.9%
French	150	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	80.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25523

What city is ZIP code 25523 in?

ZIP code 25523 is primarily assigned to Hamlin, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25523 in?

ZIP code 25523 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25523?

11% 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 25523 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 25523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25523?

18% of residents in ZIP code 25523 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25523?

Health data for ZIP code 25523 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25523 in?

ZIP code 25523 observes the EST timezone.