25125 ZIP Code — Lizemores, WV

Clay County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25125 is located in Lizemores, West Virginia, within Clay County. It covers approximately 28.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25125

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,833) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25125 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,181

population

28.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25125 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25125

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25125. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lizemores	Acceptable
Lizemores	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25059 Dixie (2.6 mi) 25088 Glen (3.4 mi) 26656 Belva (4.5 mi) 25111 Indore (4.9 mi) 25160 Pond Gap (4.9 mi) 26690 Swiss (7.1 mi) 25019 Bickmore (7.3 mi) 25085 Gauley Bridge (8.9 mi) 25132 Mammoth (9.7 mi) 25039 Cedar Grove (11.4 mi) 25812 Ansted (12 mi) 25133 Maysel (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,181
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	28.78 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.3056
Longitude	-81.1974
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	49.4%	71.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	6.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	11.1%	1.4%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,181

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$65,833

Median household income

$25,731

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

347

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	296	25.1%
18 and over	885	74.9%
65 and over	306	25.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 8.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,080	91.4%
Two or more races	101	8.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	71.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	6.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	11.1%	1.4%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$65,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 19.5%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.8%
Electricity	26.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	227	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	26	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	71	21.4%
Households with children under 18	104	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	59.3%
Average household size	3.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	36.8%
Married	51.7%	49.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.8%	12.3%
Divorced	23.2%	1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	2.1%
Elementary school	97	40.9%
High school	114	48.1%
College / grad school	21	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.8%

Transportation & utilities 19.2%

Construction 8.9%

Other services 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Retail trade 3.9%

Information 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	4.2%
Natural resources & construction	29.4%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 26.4%

Under 18 years 41.2%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.8%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	18.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	59.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.8%
Public insurance	75.3%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,101	93.2%
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)	1,181	100.0%
Born in same state	1,181	100.0%
Born in different state	1,060	89.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	247	20.9%
Italian	227	19.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	8.4%
English	21	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.1%
Internet access	76.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25125

What city is ZIP code 25125 in?

ZIP code 25125 is primarily assigned to Lizemores, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25125 in?

ZIP code 25125 falls within Clay County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25125 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 25125 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25125?

26% of residents in ZIP code 25125 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25125 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 25125 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25125?

8% 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 25125 in?

ZIP code 25125 observes the EST timezone.