25253 ZIP Code — Letart, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25253 is located in Letart, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 47.12 square miles and serves a population of 2,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25253

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 $128,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,545. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25253 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,451

population

47.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Letart	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25550 Point Pleasant (5.1 mi) 25287 West Columbia (5.4 mi) 45771 Racine (6.9 mi) 25260 Mason (7 mi) 45620 Cheshire (8.7 mi) 25262 Millwood (9.4 mi) 25106 Henderson (9.8 mi) 25239 Cottageville (9.9 mi) 45760 Middleport (10.8 mi) 45770 Portland (11.4 mi) 25123 Leon (11.5 mi) 25515 Gallipolis Ferry (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,451
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	47.12 sq mi
Water area	2.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.8930
Longitude	-81.9851
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	36.3%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,451

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$58,545

Median household income

$25,485

Per capita income

$128,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

875

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

114

5–9

109

10–14

15–19

20–24

275

25–34

266

35–44

164

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	596	24.3%
18 and over	1,855	75.7%
65 and over	341	13.9%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,356	96.1%
Two or more races	95	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$58,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 37.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	79.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	6.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	582	67.9%
Cohabiting couple	20	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	92	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	163	19.0%
Households with children under 18	301	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	28.5%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	16.6%
Married	61.3%	66.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.4%
Divorced	12.3%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.0%
Kindergarten	11	1.8%
Elementary school	352	58.1%
High school	109	18.0%
College / grad school	128	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Retail trade 14.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Professional & management 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Other services 3.3%

Construction 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 37.3%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	221	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,337	95.3%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,451	100.0%
Born in same state	2,438	99.5%
Born in different state	1,468	59.9%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	307	12.5%
Arab	197	8%
French	125	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.3%
Dutch	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25253

What city is ZIP code 25253 in?

ZIP code 25253 is primarily assigned to Letart, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25253 in?

ZIP code 25253 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25253 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 25253 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25253?

21% of residents in ZIP code 25253 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25253 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 25253 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25253?

The median home value in ZIP code 25253 is $128,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 25253 in?

ZIP code 25253 observes the EST timezone.