25628 ZIP Code — Kistler, WV

Logan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25628 is located in Kistler, West Virginia, within Logan County. It covers approximately 2.17 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25628

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 $125,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $28,750. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% 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 12% 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 (33%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 25628 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.

364

population

2.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25628 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25628

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25628. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kistler	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	364
Population density	168 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	2.17 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.7723
Longitude	-81.8586
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	67.0%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	8.7%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

364

Population

168

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$28,750

Median household income

$21,535

Per capita income

$125,400

Median home value

$949

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

48.1%

Poverty rate

37.3%

Unemployment

159

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	12.1%
18 and over	320	87.9%
65 and over	121	33.2%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Black or African American 23.4%

Two or more races 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	264	72.5%
Black or African American	85	23.4%
Two or more races	15	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.0%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	8.7%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 19.6%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	19.6%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$28,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,400
Median rent / month	$949
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	34.4%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	28.6%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.0%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	2.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.7%
Electricity	54.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	19.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	53	28.8%
Female householder, no spouse	82	44.6%
Households with children under 18	54	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	54.9%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.4%	24.7%
Married	22.0%	22.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.9%
Divorced	30.6%	23.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 23.7%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	34.1%
Elementary school	22	50.0%
High school	7	15.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.3%

Finance & real estate 21.3%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	76.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	23.4%
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 48.1%

Under 18 years 84.1%

18 and over 43.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 90.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.7%
Retirement income	49.5%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.0%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.7%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.4%
Depression	33.1%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	22.4%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	44.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	30.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.8%
Under 18	50.0%
18–64 years	32.2%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.0%
Public insurance	81.3%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	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)	364	100.0%
Born in same state	364	100.0%
Born in different state	260	71.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	6.6%
Italian	22	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.5%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25628

What city is ZIP code 25628 in?

ZIP code 25628 is primarily assigned to Kistler, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25628 in?

ZIP code 25628 falls within Logan County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25628?

48% of residents in ZIP code 25628 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25628 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 25628 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25628 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 25628 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25628?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 25628 in?

ZIP code 25628 observes the EST timezone.