25873 ZIP Code — Mac Arthur, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25873 is located in Mac Arthur, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 0.69 square miles and serves a population of 602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25873

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,000.

Median household income is $33,517. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 81% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 69%.

Overall, ZIP code 25873 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

602

population

0.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25873

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City	Status
Mac Arthur	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	602
Population density	872 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.69 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7550
Longitude	-81.2229
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	75.3%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

602

Population

872

People per sq mi

67.3

Median age

$33,517

Median household income

$26,793

Per capita income

$132,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

391

Housing units

1.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

115

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	2.0%
18 and over	590	98.0%
65 and over	361	60.0%
Median age	67.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	602	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.3%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.2%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 25.3%

$25k–$35k 32.3%

$35k–$50k 8.4%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	25.3%
$25k–$35k	32.3%
$35k–$50k	8.4%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
Median income	$33,517

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%

$50k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 54.0%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	31.7%
1950–1959	30.9%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	54.9%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.3%
Electricity	33.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	135	37.6%
Female householder, no spouse	54	15.0%
Households with children under 18	9	2.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	234	65.2%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	0.0%
Married	53.9%	79.8%
Separated	6.8%	0.0%
Widowed	10.2%	9.4%
Divorced	13.6%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 68.1%

Some college, no degree 3.4%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	1.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 57.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Retail trade 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Public administration 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	50.3%
Sales & office	3.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	18.5%
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)	13.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	80.8%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	51.4%
High cholesterol	43.5%
Diabetes	17.9%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	42.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	16.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.6%
Binge drinking	10.0%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	29.4%
Fair or poor health	28.8%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	18.9%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	28.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	69.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	59.0%
65 and over	78.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.4%
Public insurance	71.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	602	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)	602	100.0%
Born in same state	602	100.0%
Born in different state	514	85.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	319	53%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	71	11.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.6%
Internet access	75.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25873

What city is ZIP code 25873 in?

ZIP code 25873 is primarily assigned to Mac Arthur, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25873 in?

ZIP code 25873 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25873 have an older population?

60% of residents in ZIP code 25873 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25873 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 25873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25873?

Health data for ZIP code 25873 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25873?

The median home value in ZIP code 25873 is $132,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25873 in?

ZIP code 25873 observes the EST timezone.