25251 ZIP Code — Left Hand, WV

Roane County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25251 is located in Left Hand, West Virginia, within Roane County. It covers approximately 14.94 square miles and serves a population of 619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25251

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $202,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,436. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25251 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

619

population

14.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25251 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25251

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25251. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Left Hand	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25005 Amma (3.8 mi) 25259 Looneyville (4.3 mi) 25266 Newton (4.9 mi) 25164 Procious (8 mi) 25285 Wallback (8.9 mi) 25286 Walton (9.3 mi) 25045 Clendenin (9.9 mi) 25235 Chloe (10.2 mi) 25113 Ivydale (11.2 mi) 25133 Maysel (11.3 mi) 25276 Spencer (11.7 mi) 25079 Falling Rock (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	619
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	14.94 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.6069
Longitude	-81.2439
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.2%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	44.2%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

619

Population

People per sq mi

27.7

Median age

$49,436

Median household income

$22,288

Per capita income

$202,000

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

114

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	25.7%
18 and over	460	74.3%
65 and over	68	11.0%
Median age	27.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	619	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.2%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	44.2%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 42.8%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	42.8%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$49,436

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 26.4%

$200k–$300k 45.9%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,000
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	32.9%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	26.6%
4 bedrooms	43.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	13.9%
3 or more	54.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.4%
Electricity	31.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	22	11.8%
Households with children under 18	59	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	23.5%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.1%	34.6%
Married	37.6%	57.7%
Separated	2.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.6%
Divorced	1.3%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 1.4%

Associate's degree 20.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	4.1%
Elementary school	76	28.1%
High school	172	63.7%
College / grad school	11	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 47.1%

Public administration 25.8%

Transportation & utilities 16.5%

Retail trade 3.4%

Education & healthcare 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Construction 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	34.0%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	28.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	39.6%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	40.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	19.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	45.3%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	11.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	16.3%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	619	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)	611	98.7%
Born in same state	611	98.7%
Born in different state	478	77.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	4.4%
French	10	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	79.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25251

What city is ZIP code 25251 in?

ZIP code 25251 is primarily assigned to Left Hand, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25251 in?

ZIP code 25251 falls within Roane County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25251 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 25251 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25251?

Health data for ZIP code 25251 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 25251?

ZIP code 25251 has an estimated population of 619 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25251?

The median household income in ZIP code 25251 is $49,436, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25251 in?

ZIP code 25251 observes the EST timezone.