25118 ZIP Code — Kimberly, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25118 is located in Kimberly, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 5.54 square miles and serves a population of 555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25118

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25118 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

555

population

5.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25118 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25118

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kimberly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25139 Mount Carbon (1.7 mi) 25161 Powellton (1.8 mi) 25103 Hansford (2.5 mi) 25136 Montgomery (3.5 mi) 25083 Gallagher (4.3 mi) 25039 Cedar Grove (6.2 mi) 25173 Robson (6.3 mi) 25067 East Bank (7.1 mi) 25075 Eskdale (7.3 mi) 25119 Kincaid (7.8 mi) 25132 Mammoth (8.4 mi) 25085 Gauley Bridge (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	555
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	5.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.1259
Longitude	-81.3242
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

555

Population

100

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

Median household income

$19,103

Per capita income

$53,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

42.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

165

Housing units

25.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	29.2%
18 and over	393	70.8%
65 and over	97	17.5%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

Two or more races 16.2%

Black or African American 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	435	78.4%
Two or more races	90	16.2%
Black or African American	30	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 12.5%

$10k–$15k 32.3%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.5%
$10k–$15k	32.3%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.0%

$50k–$100k 51.3%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	19.3%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	26.1%
1940–1949	14.7%
1939 or earlier	27.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.6%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	42.7%
2 vehicles	17.7%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.3%
Electricity	41.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	39.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	10.4%
Female householder, no spouse	97	50.5%
Households with children under 18	82	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	40.1%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.2%	30.4%
Married	40.2%	52.5%
Separated	0.0%	5.4%
Widowed	10.6%	11.8%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 12.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 15.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	37.8%
Kindergarten	19	15.0%
Elementary school	60	47.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.4%

Retail trade 16.9%

Other services 14.0%

Finance & real estate 11.9%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	30.9%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	34.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.3%
Government	38.6%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 42.9%

Under 18 years 87.0%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	19.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	37.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.0%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	59.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	53.9%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	479	86.3%
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)	555	100.0%
Born in same state	555	100.0%
Born in different state	520	93.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	105	18.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	8.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	77.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25118

What city is ZIP code 25118 in?

ZIP code 25118 is primarily assigned to Kimberly, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25118 in?

ZIP code 25118 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25118?

43% of residents in ZIP code 25118 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25118 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 25118 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25118 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 25118 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25118?

The median home value in ZIP code 25118 is $53,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 25118 in?

ZIP code 25118 observes the EST timezone.