25879 ZIP Code — Minden, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25879 is located in Minden, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 1.67 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25879

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,486. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 39% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 25879 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

242

population

1.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25879 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25879

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minden	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	1.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.9689
Longitude	-81.0986
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	45.8%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

145

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$58,486

Median household income

$21,078

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

32.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

131

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	5.8%
18 and over	228	94.2%
65 and over	24	9.9%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	242	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	54.2%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 82.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	82.6%
Median income	$58,486

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	41.1%
Single-family detached	50.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	30.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	45.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	23.3%
2 bedrooms	37.7%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.4%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	82.6%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.6%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	72.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	27.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	15	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	24	27.9%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	36.1%
Married	47.3%	63.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	18.3%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.1%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 41.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 67.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 32.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	32.4%
Sales & office	33.8%
Natural resources & construction	33.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	100.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 32.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 28.5%

Married-couple families 24.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.9%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.7%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.5%
Depression	31.1%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	45.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	14.5%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	38.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	94.2%
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)	242	100.0%
Born in same state	242	100.0%
Born in different state	227	93.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25879

What city is ZIP code 25879 in?

ZIP code 25879 is primarily assigned to Minden, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25879 in?

ZIP code 25879 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25879?

33% of residents in ZIP code 25879 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 25879 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 25879 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25879?

Health data for ZIP code 25879 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 25879?

ZIP code 25879 has an estimated population of 242 residents, with a density of 145 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25879 in?

ZIP code 25879 observes the EST timezone.