25124 ZIP Code — Liberty, WV

Putnam County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25124 is located in Liberty, West Virginia, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 32.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25124

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($41,348) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 25124 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,312

population

32.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25124

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25124. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Liberty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25248 Kenna (6.9 mi) 25245 Given (7.3 mi) 25159 Poca (8.1 mi) 25033 Buffalo (8.2 mi) 25168 Red House (8.9 mi) 25123 Leon (10.4 mi) 25320 Charleston (10.4 mi) 25241 Evans (11.6 mi) 25312 Charleston (11.8 mi) 25271 Ripley (11.8 mi) 25213 Winfield (12.2 mi) 25082 Fraziers Bottom (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,312
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	32.69 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.6295
Longitude	-81.7607
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	46.8%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	11.0%	5.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,312

Population

People per sq mi

62.8

Median age

$41,348

Median household income

$39,100

Per capita income

$140,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.9%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

632

Housing units

2.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

126

65–74

113

117

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	155	11.8%
18 and over	1,157	88.2%
65 and over	615	46.9%
Median age	62.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,302	99.2%
Two or more races	10	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	11.0%	5.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 34.1%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	34.1%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$41,348

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.9%
Renter occupied	2.1%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.8%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	25.9%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.3%
Electricity	47.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	392	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	124	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	89	14.5%
Households with children under 18	124	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	59.5%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	11.7%
Married	63.1%	69.5%
Separated	7.6%	3.3%
Widowed	7.7%	7.8%
Divorced	6.3%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 60.0%

Some college, no degree 12.0%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.3%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	2.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	7.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	28.5%
High school	65	30.4%
College / grad school	73	34.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.7%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Construction 15.1%

Retail trade 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.7%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.1

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 11.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 54.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.9%
Retirement income	43.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	57.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,312	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)	1,312	100.0%
Born in same state	1,312	100.0%
Born in different state	1,190	90.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	291	22.2%
French	211	16.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	56.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25124

What city is ZIP code 25124 in?

ZIP code 25124 is primarily assigned to Liberty, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25124 in?

ZIP code 25124 falls within Putnam County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25124 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 25124 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25124 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 25124 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25124 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 25124 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25124?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 25124 in?

ZIP code 25124 observes the EST timezone.