25136 ZIP Code — Montgomery, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25136 is located in Montgomery, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 5.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,787 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25136

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,500. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $30,114. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 25136 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.

1,787

population

5.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montgomery	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25161 Powellton (3 mi) 25173 Robson (3.1 mi) 25118 Kimberly (3.5 mi) 25139 Mount Carbon (4.5 mi) 25119 Kincaid (5 mi) 25103 Hansford (5.9 mi) 25083 Gallagher (7.6 mi) 25085 Gauley Bridge (8.6 mi) 25039 Cedar Grove (9.1 mi) 25812 Ansted (9.3 mi) 25075 Eskdale (10 mi) 25067 East Bank (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,787
Population density	348 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	5.14 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	38.1057
Longitude	-81.2657
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	69.8%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,787

Population

348

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$30,114

Median household income

$17,762

Per capita income

$108,500

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

35.0%

Home ownership

35.9%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

437

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

152

25–34

100

35–44

117

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	340	19.0%
18 and over	1,447	81.0%
65 and over	322	18.0%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.8%

Two or more races 18.5%

Black or African American 10.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,221	63.8%
Two or more races	355	18.5%
Black or African American	201	10.5%
Hispanic or Latino	128	6.7%
Other race	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.8%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 15.8%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.8%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$30,114

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,500
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	35.0%
Renter occupied	65.0%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	41.0%
Large apartment buildings	15.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.3%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	37.8%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	21.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	24.4%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	30.1%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	32.8%
1 vehicle	44.5%
2 vehicles	18.9%
3 or more	3.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	56.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	15.8%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	186	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	366	52.9%
Households with children under 18	183	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	40.0%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.1%	42.1%
Married	23.0%	13.1%
Separated	6.9%	1.3%
Widowed	6.8%	18.8%
Divorced	16.2%	24.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.2%
Kindergarten	32	6.4%
Elementary school	102	20.5%
High school	44	8.9%
College / grad school	303	61.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.6%

Retail trade 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 6.2%

Construction 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	28.3%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.7%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	17.7%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 35.9%

Under 18 years 67.1%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 14.7%

Female-led households 48.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.5%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.4%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	34.1%
65 and over	58.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.0%
Public insurance	74.8%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,646	92.1%
Spanish	13	0.8%
Other Indo-European	10	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,777	99.4%
Born in same state	1,769	99.0%
Born in different state	1,343	75.2%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	424	23.7%
French	311	17.4%
Arab	55	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	12	0.7%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25136

What city is ZIP code 25136 in?

ZIP code 25136 is primarily assigned to Montgomery, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25136 in?

ZIP code 25136 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25136?

36% of residents in ZIP code 25136 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 25136 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 25136 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 25136 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 25136 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25136?

The median home value in ZIP code 25136 is $108,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 25136 in?

ZIP code 25136 observes the EST timezone.