25674 ZIP Code — Kermit, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25674 is located in Kermit, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 51.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25674

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $26,627. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (34%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 40%.

Overall, ZIP code 25674 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,996

population

51.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25674 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25674

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25674. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kermit	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25666 Breeden (4.8 mi) 25676 Lenore (6 mi) 25699 Wilsondale (6.1 mi) 41267 Warfield (6.2 mi) 41231 Lovely (6.2 mi) 25671 Dingess (7.5 mi) 41203 Beauty (7.5 mi) 25669 Crum (9.1 mi) 41224 Inez (9.8 mi) 25661 Williamson (11.1 mi) 25511 Dunlow (11.5 mi) 41250 Pilgrim (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,996
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	51.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.8673
Longitude	-82.3257
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	71.0%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.9%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,996

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$26,627

Median household income

$18,424

Per capita income

$102,000

Median home value

$718

Median monthly rent

65.9%

Home ownership

35.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

738

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

160

115

45–54

184

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

148

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	435	21.8%
18 and over	1,561	78.2%
65 and over	408	20.4%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,995	99.9%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.0%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.9%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 14.4%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 22.5%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.4%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	22.5%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
Median income	$26,627

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.6%

$50k–$100k 27.1%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,000
Median rent / month	$718
Owner occupied	65.9%
Renter occupied	34.1%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	33.1%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	14.5%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.1%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	6.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	47.0%
Wood	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	466	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	35	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	88	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	233	28.3%
Households with children under 18	161	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	282	34.3%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.5%	13.0%
Married	67.2%	49.2%
Separated	1.2%	3.2%
Widowed	5.5%	16.1%
Divorced	15.6%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 28.8%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.8%
Kindergarten	73	16.3%
Elementary school	193	43.1%
High school	88	19.6%
College / grad school	86	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.7%

Retail trade 10.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Professional & management 7.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Construction 1.5%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	46.0%
Sales & office	7.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	4.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	29.3%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

Poverty

All people 35.9%

Under 18 years 54.9%

18 and over 30.9%

Married-couple families 24.7%

Female-led households 67.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	16.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.8%
Depression	31.6%
Fair or poor health	30.9%
Poor mental health	22.4%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	40.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	32.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.9%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	37.6%
65 and over	79.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.4%
Public insurance	66.8%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,923	96.3%
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)	1,996	100.0%
Born in same state	1,996	100.0%
Born in different state	1,100	55.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	197	9.9%
Italian	130	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	2.9%
Irish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	76.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25674

What city is ZIP code 25674 in?

ZIP code 25674 is primarily assigned to Kermit, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25674 in?

ZIP code 25674 falls within Wayne County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25674?

36% of residents in ZIP code 25674 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25674?

5% 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 25674 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 25674 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25674?

Health data for ZIP code 25674 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25674 in?

ZIP code 25674 observes the EST timezone.