25969 ZIP Code — Jumping Branch, WV

Summers County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25969 is located in Jumping Branch, West Virginia, within Summers County. It covers approximately 37.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25969

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 $151,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,906. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 25969 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,517

population

37.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25969 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25969

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25969. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jumping Branch	Acceptable
Jumping Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25843 Ghent (4.4 mi) 25989 White Oak (4.5 mi) 25978 Nimitz (4.7 mi) 25825 Cool Ridge (5 mi) 25841 Flat Top (6.9 mi) 25971 Lerona (8.1 mi) 25951 Hinton (8.5 mi) 25979 Pipestem (8.8 mi) 25918 Shady Spring (9.2 mi) 25857 Josephine (9.4 mi) 25832 Daniels (9.5 mi) 25823 Coal City (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,517
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	37.54 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.6155
Longitude	-81.0239
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	53.0%	63.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	8.2%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,517

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$58,906

Median household income

$29,746

Per capita income

$151,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

637

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

171

35–44

124

45–54

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

139

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	19.2%
18 and over	1,226	80.8%
65 and over	453	29.9%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,517	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	63.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	8.2%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 21.5%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	21.5%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$58,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	21.7%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	54.1%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	56.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.1%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	22.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	346	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	180	29.5%
Female householder, no spouse	73	12.0%
Households with children under 18	159	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	331	54.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	7.7%
Married	46.8%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	9.9%	18.8%
Divorced	15.0%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	14.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	46.5%
High school	83	38.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.1%

Public administration 18.2%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Construction 9.8%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 2.9%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	25.7%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.2%
Government	29.6%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.7

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.2%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.6%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	30.0%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,455	95.9%
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)	1,493	98.4%
Born in same state	1,493	98.4%
Born in different state	1,409	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.6%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	280	18.5%
Arab	110	7.3%
Italian	90	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.5%
German	9	0.6%
Polish	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25969

What city is ZIP code 25969 in?

ZIP code 25969 is primarily assigned to Jumping Branch, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25969 in?

ZIP code 25969 falls within Summers County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25969 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 25969 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25969 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 25969 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25969 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 25969 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25969 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 25969 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25969 in?

ZIP code 25969 observes the EST timezone.