25123 ZIP Code — Leon, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25123 is located in Leon, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 116.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25123

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($50,147) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25123 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,988

population

116.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25123 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25123

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25123. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leon	Acceptable
Leon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25241 Evans (5.2 mi) 25187 Southside (7.5 mi) 25239 Cottageville (8.3 mi) 25245 Given (9.2 mi) 25033 Buffalo (10 mi) 25124 Liberty (10.4 mi) 25271 Ripley (11.1 mi) 25253 Letart (11.5 mi) 25262 Millwood (11.6 mi) 25515 Gallipolis Ferry (12.8 mi) 25502 Apple Grove (13.1 mi) 25168 Red House (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,988
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	116.87 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	38.7477
Longitude	-81.8805
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	53.5%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,988

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$50,147

Median household income

$31,196

Per capita income

$122,200

Median home value

$684

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,241

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

157

5–9

142

10–14

130

15–19

117

20–24

159

25–34

143

158

35–44

142

176

45–54

158

55–59

156

60–64

140

179

65–74

162

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	730	24.4%
18 and over	2,258	75.6%
65 and over	553	18.5%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,966	99.3%
Black or African American	22	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$50,147

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,200
Median rent / month	$684
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	37.3%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	79.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	634	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	69	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	259	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	204	17.5%
Households with children under 18	365	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	363	31.1%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	19.6%
Married	54.4%	55.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	6.3%
Divorced	15.8%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	2.4%
Kindergarten	108	14.4%
Elementary school	297	39.5%
High school	151	20.1%
College / grad school	178	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Construction 14.9%

Professional & management 13.8%

Retail trade 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.8%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 63.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.2%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,840	95.0%
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)	2,988	100.0%
Born in same state	2,988	100.0%
Born in different state	2,296	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	268	9%
French	187	6.3%
Italian	112	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	75	2.5%
English	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25123

What city is ZIP code 25123 in?

ZIP code 25123 is primarily assigned to Leon, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25123 in?

ZIP code 25123 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25123?

20% of residents in ZIP code 25123 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 25123 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 25123 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25123 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 25123 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25123?

The median home value in ZIP code 25123 is $122,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 25123 in?

ZIP code 25123 observes the EST timezone.