25871 ZIP Code — Mabscott, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25871 is located in Mabscott, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of 999 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25871

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $43,304. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 25871 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

999

population

0.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25871

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City	Status
Mabscott	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	999
Population density	1,469 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.68 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7695
Longitude	-81.2101
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	78.5%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	15.1%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

999

Population

1,469

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$43,304

Median household income

$25,185

Per capita income

$85,700

Median home value

$851

Median monthly rent

60.0%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

329

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	25.6%
18 and over	743	74.4%
65 and over	248	24.8%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Black or African American 3.6%

Asian 0.8%

Two or more races 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	944	94.5%
Black or African American	36	3.6%
Asian	8	0.8%
Two or more races	7	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.5%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	15.1%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$43,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,700
Median rent / month	$851
Owner occupied	60.0%
Renter occupied	40.0%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	38.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	39.6%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	41.9%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	16.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.8%
Electricity	42.9%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	25.5%
Cohabiting couple	39	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	152	36.6%
Female householder, no spouse	118	28.4%
Households with children under 18	106	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	49.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	36.2%
Married	38.2%	31.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	13.6%
Divorced	23.4%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 10.2%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	5.2%
Kindergarten	20	13.0%
Elementary school	98	63.6%
High school	19	12.3%
College / grad school	9	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Professional & management 16.4%

Retail trade 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Public administration 9.1%

Other services 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Information 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Construction 1.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	33.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.3%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.8%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	14.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.0%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.0%
Depression	30.8%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	29.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	68.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	68.2%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	918	91.9%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	988	98.9%
Born in same state	988	98.9%
Born in different state	763	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.1%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	199	19.9%
Italian	167	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	2.3%
Norwegian	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	76.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25871

What city is ZIP code 25871 in?

ZIP code 25871 is primarily assigned to Mabscott, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25871 in?

ZIP code 25871 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25871 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 25871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25871?

Health data for ZIP code 25871 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25871?

The median home value in ZIP code 25871 is $85,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25871?

The median household income in ZIP code 25871 is $43,304, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25871 in?

ZIP code 25871 observes the EST timezone.