25109 ZIP Code — Hometown, WV

Putnam County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25109 is located in Hometown, West Virginia, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 0.30 square miles and serves a population of 807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25109

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,700.

Median household income is $41,010. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% 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.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25109 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

807

population

0.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25109 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25109

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hometown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	807
Population density	2,690 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	0.30 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	38.5272
Longitude	-81.8569
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	66.9%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

807

Population

2,690

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$41,010

Median household income

$23,063

Per capita income

$166,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

32.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

435

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

157

55–59

127

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	77	9.5%
18 and over	730	90.5%
65 and over	202	25.0%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	804	99.6%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.9%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 28.7%

$35k–$50k 30.6%

$75k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	28.7%
$35k–$50k	30.6%
$75k–$100k	1.0%
$100k–$150k	25.2%
Median income	$41,010

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 52.6%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	28.7%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	0.7%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	20.5%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	18.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	17.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.8%
Electricity	32.3%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	88	28.4%
Households with children under 18	73	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	46.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.0%	0.0%
Married	45.8%	55.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.1%	27.2%
Divorced	31.0%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 58.4%

Some college, no degree 7.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	50.6%
High school	38	49.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Professional & management 27.3%

Construction 26.9%

Wholesale trade 10.9%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	38.2%
Natural resources & construction	26.9%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 32.0%

Under 18 years 50.6%

18 and over 30.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	46.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	807	100.0%
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)	807	100.0%
Born in same state	807	100.0%
Born in different state	658	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	541	67%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25109

What city is ZIP code 25109 in?

ZIP code 25109 is primarily assigned to Hometown, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25109 in?

ZIP code 25109 falls within Putnam County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25109?

32% of residents in ZIP code 25109 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25109?

10% 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 25109 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 25109 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25109 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 25109 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25109 in?

ZIP code 25109 observes the EST timezone.