25866 ZIP Code — Lochgelly, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25866 is located in Lochgelly, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 2.27 square miles and serves a population of 356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25866

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 $36,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,130.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

356

population

2.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25866

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City	Status
Lochgelly	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	356
Population density	157 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	2.27 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.0072
Longitude	-81.1389
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

356

Population

157

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$54,130

Median household income

$21,648

Per capita income

$36,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	45.8%
18 and over	193	54.2%
65 and over	31	8.7%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	356	100%

Household income

$25k–$35k 19.1%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 36.4%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	19.1%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	36.4%
$100k–$150k	27.3%
Median income	$54,130

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 82.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$36,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	48.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	54.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	20.9%
3 or more	46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.9%
Electricity	69.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	44	40.0%
Households with children under 18	70	63.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	17	15.5%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	46.2%
Married	100.0%	28.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	25.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 43.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	32.5%
High school	58	47.2%
College / grad school	25	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.3%

Retail trade 24.7%

Public administration 23.7%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	51.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.2

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.5%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	45.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.6%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	291	81.7%
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)	356	100.0%
Born in same state	356	100.0%
Born in different state	333	93.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	69.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25866

What city is ZIP code 25866 in?

ZIP code 25866 is primarily assigned to Lochgelly, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25866 in?

ZIP code 25866 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25866 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 25866 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25866?

The median home value in ZIP code 25866 is $36,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 25866?

ZIP code 25866 has an estimated population of 356 residents, with a density of 157 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25866?

The median household income in ZIP code 25866 is $54,130, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25866 in?

ZIP code 25866 observes the EST timezone.