25540 ZIP Code — Midkiff, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25540 is located in Midkiff, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 15.14 square miles and serves a population of 368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25540

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $33,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 25540 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

368

population

15.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25540 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25540

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25540. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Midkiff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25557 Ranger (4.2 mi) 25506 Branchland (5.1 mi) 25501 Alkol (7.2 mi) 25524 Harts (8.2 mi) 25565 Spurlockville (8.7 mi) 25505 Big Creek (10.1 mi) 25521 Griffithsville (10.2 mi) 25523 Hamlin (10.3 mi) 25534 Kiahsville (10.8 mi) 25571 West Hamlin (11.2 mi) 25572 Woodville (11.2 mi) 25512 East Lynn (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	368
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	15.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.1451
Longitude	-82.1128
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	87.5%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

368

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

Median household income

$20,282

Per capita income

$33,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

147

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	42	11.4%
18 and over	326	88.6%
65 and over	43	11.7%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	368	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	87.5%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	12.5%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 14.5%

$15k–$25k 38.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	14.5%
$15k–$25k	38.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 69.4%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$33,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	35.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	28.3%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	28.3%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	35.8%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	49.7%
Wood	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	40	25.2%
Households with children under 18	12	7.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	11.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.2%	35.8%
Married	35.5%	49.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	11.3%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 31.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 60.2%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 46.2%

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Professional & management 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	61.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.8%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.3%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	28.3%
Cash public assistance	13.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	60.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.3%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	31.2%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	27.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.6%
Under 18	35.7%
18–64 years	28.3%
65 and over	58.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.3%
Public insurance	68.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	355	96.5%
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)	368	100.0%
Born in same state	368	100.0%
Born in different state	324	88.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	17.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	39	10.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	60.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25540

What city is ZIP code 25540 in?

ZIP code 25540 is primarily assigned to Midkiff, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25540 in?

ZIP code 25540 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25540 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 25540 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25540?

24% of residents in ZIP code 25540 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25540?

Health data for ZIP code 25540 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25540?

The median home value in ZIP code 25540 is $33,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 25540 in?

ZIP code 25540 observes the EST timezone.