25971 ZIP Code — Lerona, WV

Mercer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25971 is located in Lerona, West Virginia, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 18.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,586 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25971

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,800.

Median household income is $69,089. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 25971 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,586

population

18.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25971 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25971

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25971. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lerona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25979 Pipestem (3.4 mi) 24712 Athens (4.9 mi) 25922 Spanishburg (6.7 mi) 25841 Flat Top (7.5 mi) 25969 Jumping Branch (8.1 mi) 24740 Princeton (8.1 mi) 24935 Forest Hill (8.7 mi) 25978 Nimitz (8.7 mi) 25951 Hinton (10.2 mi) 25843 Ghent (10.3 mi) 24147 Rich Creek (10.7 mi) 24093 Glen Lyn (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,586
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	18.31 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.5024
Longitude	-80.9876
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,586

Population

People per sq mi

57.1

Median age

$69,089

Median household income

$34,787

Per capita income

$156,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

823

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

120

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

110

60–64

121

116

65–74

127

101

75–84

111

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	13.3%
18 and over	1,375	86.7%
65 and over	491	31.0%
Median age	57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,553	97.9%
Two or more races	31	2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	60.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	29.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	8.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	21.5%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$69,089

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 33.0%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	19.8%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	13.5%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	73.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	17.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	506	79.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	67	10.5%
Households with children under 18	143	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	296	46.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.0%	0.4%
Married	75.1%	85.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.4%	6.2%
Divorced	8.5%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	211	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 65.8%

Construction 13.4%

Other services 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Retail trade 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 15.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.6%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	54.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.8%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,586	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)	1,586	100.0%
Born in same state	1,584	99.9%
Born in different state	1,206	76.0%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	443	27.9%
French	416	26.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	97	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25971

What city is ZIP code 25971 in?

ZIP code 25971 is primarily assigned to Lerona, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25971 in?

ZIP code 25971 falls within Mercer County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25971 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 25971 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25971 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 25971 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25971 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 25971 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25971?

The median home value in ZIP code 25971 is $156,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 25971 in?

ZIP code 25971 observes the EST timezone.