25121 ZIP Code — Lake, WV

Logan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25121 is located in Lake, West Virginia, within Logan County. It covers approximately 30.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25121

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,029. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 88% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 25121 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,055

population

30.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25121 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25121

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25121. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25108 Hewett (2.9 mi) 25547 Pecks Mill (3.8 mi) 25114 Jeffrey (6.9 mi) 25053 Danville (8.3 mi) 25203 Turtle Creek (8.3 mi) 25508 Chapmanville (8.4 mi) 25601 Logan (9.4 mi) 25206 Van (9.5 mi) 25021 Bim (9.7 mi) 25505 Big Creek (9.8 mi) 25047 Clothier (10.4 mi) 25130 Madison (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,055
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	30.97 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.9236
Longitude	-81.8938
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	78.2%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,055

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$53,029

Median household income

$17,920

Per capita income

$146,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

340

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

117

15–19

145

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

119

65–74

146

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	23.6%
18 and over	806	76.4%
65 and over	410	38.9%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,055	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.2%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
Median income	$53,029

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 40.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	67.3%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	20.7%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	229	69.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	52	15.8%
Households with children under 18	126	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	288	87.5%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	29.1%
Married	52.6%	38.0%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	25.8%
Divorced	11.5%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 31.3%

HS graduate 54.9%

Some college, no degree 5.1%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	108	38.2%
High school	175	61.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 58.8%

Retail trade 10.0%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.4%
Service	58.8%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.3%
Government	58.8%
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)	30.8

Poverty

All people 36.4%

Under 18 years 38.6%

18 and over 35.7%

Married-couple families 19.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	87.5%
Retirement income	50.5%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	12.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.6%
High blood pressure	49.4%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	41.1%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	17.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.9%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	40.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.5%
Depression	32.9%
Fair or poor health	31.5%
Poor mental health	21.5%
Poor physical health	20.7%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	43.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	30.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	40.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	83.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.2%
Public insurance	82.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,045	99.1%
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)	1,055	100.0%
Born in same state	1,055	100.0%
Born in different state	848	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	246	23.3%
Italian	246	23.3%
Arab	100	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	2.2%
Irish	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25121

What city is ZIP code 25121 in?

ZIP code 25121 is primarily assigned to Lake, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25121 in?

ZIP code 25121 falls within Logan County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25121 have a large retiree population?

88% of households in ZIP code 25121 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25121 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 25121 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25121?

36% of residents in ZIP code 25121 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 25121 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 25121 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25121 in?

ZIP code 25121 observes the EST timezone.