25976 ZIP Code — Meadow Bridge, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25976 is located in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 73.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25976

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,198. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 71% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 25976 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,339

population

73.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25976 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25976

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25976. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meadow Bridge	Acceptable
Meadow Bridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25977 Meadow Creek (5.9 mi) 25831 Danese (6.5 mi) 25962 Rainelle (7.1 mi) 25985 Sandstone (8.4 mi) 24977 Smoot (10 mi) 25868 Lookout (11.7 mi) 25958 Charmco (11.9 mi) 25918 Shady Spring (11.9 mi) 25813 Beaver (12 mi) 24910 Alderson (13 mi) 25864 Layland (13 mi) 25984 Rupert (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,339
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	73.92 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	37.8852
Longitude	-80.8652
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,339

Population

People per sq mi

56.1

Median age

$43,198

Median household income

$23,494

Per capita income

$119,800

Median home value

$629

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

984

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

145

117

35–44

145

45–54

117

55–59

108

151

60–64

186

194

65–74

239

75–84

103

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	371	15.9%
18 and over	1,968	84.1%
65 and over	655	28.0%
Median age	56.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,315	99%
Two or more races	18	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$43,198

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,800
Median rent / month	$629
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	50.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	5.0%
Wood	19.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	527	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	90	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	108	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	241	24.9%
Households with children under 18	158	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	488	50.5%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	20.9%
Married	56.0%	48.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	18.2%
Divorced	15.7%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	24	7.3%
Elementary school	198	60.2%
High school	82	24.9%
College / grad school	22	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Retail trade 14.2%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Public administration 8.3%

Professional & management 7.6%

Other services 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Information 2.2%

Construction 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.5%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	10.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.0%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.4%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	27.8%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	64.7%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,270	97.1%
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)	2,315	99.0%
Born in same state	2,272	97.1%
Born in different state	1,817	77.7%
Foreign born	43	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	344	14.7%
Italian	329	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	304	13%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25976

What city is ZIP code 25976 in?

ZIP code 25976 is primarily assigned to Meadow Bridge, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25976 in?

ZIP code 25976 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25976 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 25976 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25976 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 25976 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25976 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 25976 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25976?

19% of residents in ZIP code 25976 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25976 in?

ZIP code 25976 observes the EST timezone.