25678 ZIP Code — Matewan, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25678 is located in Matewan, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 19.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25678

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $40,395. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 25678 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,339

population

19.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25678 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25678

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25678. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Matewan	Acceptable
Matewan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41544 Mc Carr (3 mi) 25638 Omar (4.5 mi) 25670 Delbarton (4.7 mi) 25672 Edgarton (5.4 mi) 41531 Hardy (6.1 mi) 41528 Freeburn (6.7 mi) 25661 Williamson (9 mi) 41547 Majestic (9.1 mi) 41555 Pinsonfork (9.2 mi) 41527 Forest Hills (9.4 mi) 25651 Wharncliffe (10.1 mi) 41514 Belfry (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,339
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	19.47 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.6387
Longitude	-82.1270
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	67.7%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,339

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$40,395

Median household income

$19,307

Per capita income

$102,600

Median home value

$356

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

33.4%

Poverty rate

22.2%

Unemployment

562

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

126

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	262	19.6%
18 and over	1,077	80.4%
65 and over	284	21.2%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,278	94.1%
Two or more races	28	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.4%
Other race	19	1.4%
Black or African American	14	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.7%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
Median income	$40,395

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 24.8%

$200k–$300k 0.2%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,600
Median rent / month	$356
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	49.8%
Large apartment buildings	18.3%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	42.4%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	19.4%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.0%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	8.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	93.0%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	312	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	78	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	220	36.1%
Households with children under 18	118	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	38.7%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	22.2%
Married	59.2%	47.4%
Separated	2.4%	5.5%
Widowed	2.2%	16.2%
Divorced	20.0%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 48.3%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	14.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	32.4%
High school	70	39.8%
College / grad school	24	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Retail trade 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Public administration 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Information 4.4%

Construction 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	25.5%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	26.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 33.4%

Under 18 years 59.5%

18 and over 27.0%

Married-couple families 16.0%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.4%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	17.0%
Cash public assistance	10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	49.7%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	41.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	17.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.9%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	40.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	30.6%
Fair or poor health	32.2%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	20.7%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	39.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	31.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.4%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	37.1%
65 and over	68.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.5%
Public insurance	73.6%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,201	89.7%
Spanish	23	1.9%
Other Indo-European	23	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,320	98.6%
Born in same state	1,320	98.6%
Born in different state	754	56.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.4%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	197	14.7%
French	124	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	101	7.5%
English	30	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25678

What city is ZIP code 25678 in?

ZIP code 25678 is primarily assigned to Matewan, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25678 in?

ZIP code 25678 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25678?

33% of residents in ZIP code 25678 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25678 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 25678 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25678?

5% 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 25678?

Health data for ZIP code 25678 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25678 in?

ZIP code 25678 observes the EST timezone.