25862 ZIP Code — Lansing, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25862 is located in Lansing, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 3.25 square miles and serves a population of 225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25862

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,400.

Median household income is $73,698. 83% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 25862 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

225

population

3.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lansing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25837 Edmond (4.1 mi) 25854 Hico (4.6 mi) 25812 Ansted (4.7 mi) 25938 Victor (5.1 mi) 25840 Fayetteville (5.2 mi) 26680 Nallen (7.8 mi) 25085 Gauley Bridge (8 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (8.6 mi) 25868 Lookout (9 mi) 25901 Oak Hill (10.5 mi) 25173 Robson (11.1 mi) 26690 Swiss (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	225
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	3.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.1084
Longitude	-81.0330
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	74.7%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

225

Population

People per sq mi

74.1

Median age

$73,698

Median household income

$37,320

Per capita income

$224,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

139

Housing units

67.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	225	100.0%
65 and over	180	80.0%
Median age	74.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	225	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.7%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 25.9%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 41.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	25.9%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	41.0%
Median income	$73,698

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 58.3%

$500k–$1M 20.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	38.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	41.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	53.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	56.8%
3 bedrooms	23.0%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.8%
2 vehicles	58.3%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.8%
Fuel oil	20.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	74.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	36	25.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	82.7%
Average household size	1.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	72.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.1%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 67.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	67.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	100.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	82.7%
Retirement income	62.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	37.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	80.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	225	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)	225	100.0%
Born in same state	225	100.0%
Born in different state	180	80.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	16.9%
Italian	24	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	9.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	61.8%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25862

What city is ZIP code 25862 in?

ZIP code 25862 is primarily assigned to Lansing, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25862 in?

ZIP code 25862 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25862 have an older population?

80% of residents in ZIP code 25862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25862 have a large retiree population?

83% of households in ZIP code 25862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25862?

67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 25862?

ZIP code 25862 has an estimated population of 225 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25862 in?

ZIP code 25862 observes the EST timezone.