25537 ZIP Code — Lesage, WV

Cabell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25537 is located in Lesage, West Virginia, within Cabell County. It covers approximately 23.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,493 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25537

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $54,861. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 25537 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,493

population

23.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lesage	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25545 Ona (4 mi) 45669 Proctorville (5.5 mi) 25520 Glenwood (5.6 mi) 25702 Huntington (6.9 mi) 45623 Crown City (7 mi) 45678 Scottown (8.3 mi) 25541 Milton (9.3 mi) 25705 Huntington (9.6 mi) 25503 Ashton (10.3 mi) 25703 Huntington (10.4 mi) 25504 Barboursville (10.5 mi) 45619 Chesapeake (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,493
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	23.25 sq mi
Water area	2.77 sq mi
Latitude	38.5231
Longitude	-82.2676
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	26.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	14.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,493

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$54,861

Median household income

$30,374

Per capita income

$144,400

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

59.4%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

661

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

181

45–54

272

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	194	13.0%
18 and over	1,299	87.0%
65 and over	233	15.6%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,454	97.4%
Two or more races	38	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	26.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	14.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$54,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 30.1%

$150k–$200k 27.5%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

$300k–$500k 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,400
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	59.4%
Renter occupied	40.6%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	25.9%
1970–1979	2.7%
1960–1969	25.0%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	63.1%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	46.0%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.3%
Electricity	65.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	187	26.2%
Cohabiting couple	67	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	237	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	224	31.3%
Households with children under 18	95	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	212	29.7%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	39.7%
Married	33.0%	27.4%
Separated	0.0%	5.7%
Widowed	0.0%	7.7%
Divorced	43.7%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 54.7%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	100	40.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	138	55.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.6%

Manufacturing 21.1%

Professional & management 16.2%

Retail trade 7.5%

Other services 6.9%

Public administration 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	29.9%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.4%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 32.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,399	93.7%
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)	1,493	100.0%
Born in same state	1,459	97.7%
Born in different state	1,233	82.6%
Foreign born	34	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	347	23.2%
Arab	211	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25537

What city is ZIP code 25537 in?

ZIP code 25537 is primarily assigned to Lesage, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25537 in?

ZIP code 25537 falls within Cabell County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25537?

20% of residents in ZIP code 25537 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25537?

The median home value in ZIP code 25537 is $144,400.

Does ZIP code 25537 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 25537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 25537?

ZIP code 25537 has an estimated population of 1,493 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25537 in?

ZIP code 25537 observes the EST timezone.