25524 ZIP Code — Harts, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25524 is located in Harts, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 97.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,344 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25524

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 $83,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,083. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (16%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 25524 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.

2,344

population

97.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harts	Acceptable
Harts	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25505 Big Creek (6.3 mi) 25534 Kiahsville (7.7 mi) 25540 Midkiff (8.2 mi) 25508 Chapmanville (8.5 mi) 25565 Spurlockville (8.6 mi) 25557 Ranger (9 mi) 25671 Dingess (10.1 mi) 25666 Breeden (10.1 mi) 25511 Dunlow (10.2 mi) 25506 Branchland (12.3 mi) 25501 Alkol (12.7 mi) 25547 Pecks Mill (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,344
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	97.00 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	38.0290
Longitude	-82.1469
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	71.3%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,344

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$42,083

Median household income

$21,180

Per capita income

$83,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

21.2%

Unemployment

1,103

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

146

25–34

147

120

35–44

120

158

45–54

159

112

55–59

112

60–64

118

65–74

119

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	507	21.6%
18 and over	1,837	78.4%
65 and over	410	17.5%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,303	98.3%
Two or more races	29	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.3%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$42,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.7%

$50k–$100k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	58.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	36.5%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.0%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	72.9%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	504	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	36	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	177	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	256	26.3%
Households with children under 18	281	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	324	33.3%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	19.8%
Married	57.5%	55.5%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%
Widowed	7.8%	13.3%
Divorced	13.0%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 18.3%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	10.6%
Kindergarten	37	6.9%
Elementary school	297	55.3%
High school	63	11.7%
College / grad school	83	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 9.4%

Wholesale trade 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Public administration 5.4%

Other services 1.1%

Construction 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.0

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 26.9%

Married-couple families 19.4%

Female-led households 58.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.1%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.5%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.4%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	31.9%
Fair or poor health	29.2%
Poor mental health	21.1%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	42.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	28.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.4%
Under 18	29.6%
18–64 years	28.1%
65 and over	67.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.6%
Public insurance	71.0%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,234	95.3%
Spanish	12	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,325	99.2%
Born in same state	2,325	99.2%
Born in different state	2,055	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.8%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	306	13.1%
French	143	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25524

What city is ZIP code 25524 in?

ZIP code 25524 is primarily assigned to Harts, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25524 in?

ZIP code 25524 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25524?

29% of residents in ZIP code 25524 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25524 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 25524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25524?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 25524 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 25524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25524 in?

ZIP code 25524 observes the EST timezone.