25260 ZIP Code — Mason, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25260 is located in Mason, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 2.16 square miles and serves a population of 1,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25260

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,288. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 25260 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,580

population

2.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mason	Acceptable
Mason	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25287 West Columbia (3.7 mi) 45760 Middleport (5 mi) 45620 Cheshire (6 mi) 25253 Letart (7 mi) 45771 Racine (7.1 mi) 25550 Point Pleasant (8.5 mi) 45769 Pomeroy (8.5 mi) 45775 Rutland (9.1 mi) 45743 Long Bottom (11.5 mi) 45770 Portland (11.6 mi) 25262 Millwood (13.1 mi) 25106 Henderson (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,580
Population density	731 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	2.16 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	38.9865
Longitude	-82.0332
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	62.4%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,580

Population

731

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$50,288

Median household income

$28,759

Per capita income

$90,300

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

704

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

105

35–44

107

45–54

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

112

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	15.6%
18 and over	1,334	84.4%
65 and over	470	29.7%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,522	96.3%
Two or more races	32	2%
Black or African American	18	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$50,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 42.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,300
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	44.4%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.7%
Electricity	43.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	1.3%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	357	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	163	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	150	21.8%
Households with children under 18	182	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	341	49.5%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	15.3%
Married	48.3%	56.4%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	16.9%
Divorced	14.9%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	115	55.8%
High school	49	23.8%
College / grad school	36	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.2%

Transportation & utilities 16.1%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Retail trade 11.4%

Professional & management 5.2%

Public administration 4.9%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 61.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.0%
Retirement income	44.1%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	8.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.8%
High blood pressure	48.5%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	43.1%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	16.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	18.7%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,511	95.6%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,576	99.7%
Born in same state	1,576	99.7%
Born in different state	911	57.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	136	8.6%
Arab	109	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	4.3%
English	67	4.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25260

What city is ZIP code 25260 in?

ZIP code 25260 is primarily assigned to Mason, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25260 in?

ZIP code 25260 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25260 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 25260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25260 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 25260 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25260?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25260?

Health data for ZIP code 25260 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25260 in?

ZIP code 25260 observes the EST timezone.