25126 ZIP Code — London, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25126 is located in London, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 0.59 square miles and serves a population of 345 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25126

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 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,488. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 25126 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

345

population

0.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25126 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25126

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
London	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	345
Population density	585 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	0.59 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	38.1919
Longitude	-81.3435
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	59.1%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

345

Population

585

People per sq mi

59.9

Median age

$38,488

Median household income

$31,526

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.0%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	345	100.0%
65 and over	100	29.0%
Median age	59.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.4%

Black or African American 31.6%

Group	Count	%
White	236	68.4%
Black or African American	109	31.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 31.5%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 39.5%

$50k–$75k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	31.5%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	39.5%
$50k–$75k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
Median income	$38,488

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.3%

$50k–$100k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.0%
Renter occupied	8.0%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	26.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	54.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	58.0%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	39.5%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	55.6%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.1%	0.0%
Married	44.9%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 5.8%

Associate's degree 24.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 57.4%

Professional & management 29.1%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	42.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	57.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.5%
Retirement income	42.0%
Supplemental Security	31.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	55.7%
High cholesterol	45.3%
Diabetes	20.3%
Heart disease	12.5%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	43.3%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	9.3%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	86.2%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.4%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	345	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)	345	100.0%
Born in same state	345	100.0%
Born in different state	345	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	59.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25126

What city is ZIP code 25126 in?

ZIP code 25126 is primarily assigned to London, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25126 in?

ZIP code 25126 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25126 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 25126 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25126 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 25126 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25126 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 25126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25126 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 25126 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25126 in?

ZIP code 25126 observes the EST timezone.