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Mason County
Mount Alto, WV
25264
25264 ZIP Code — Mount Alto, WV
Mason County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25264 is located in
Mount Alto ,
West Virginia ,
within Mason County .
It covers approximately 7.07 square miles and serves a population of
545 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 25264
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. Median home value is $159,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $60,039. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 48% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 25264 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
545
Population density
77 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
7.07 sq mi
Water area
0.54 sq mi
Latitude
38.8623
Longitude
-81.8814
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.9%
50.4%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
46.1%
32.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
15.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$60,039
Median household income
$159,000
Median home value
26.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 77 14.1% 18 and over 468 85.9% 65 and over 179 32.8% Median age 61.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.9%
50.4%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
46.1%
32.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
15.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
3.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 10.7% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 26.8% $50k–$75k 23.4% $75k–$100k 6.8% $100k–$150k 17.1% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $60,039
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $159,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 62.9% Renter occupied 37.1% Vacant 8.1% Single-family detached 48.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 51.1% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.62
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.3% 2000–2009 4.0% 1990–1999 29.1% 1980–1989 3.6% 1970–1979 31.4% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 6.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 14.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 17.5% 3 bedrooms 71.3% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.3% 1 vehicle 23.9% 2 vehicles 56.6% 3 or more 12.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 12.7% Electricity 59.0% Propane / LP gas 16.1% Wood 12.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 148 72.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 9 4.4% Female householder, no spouse 48 23.4% Households with children under 18 35 17.1% Households with seniors (65+) 120 58.5% Average household size 2.66
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.8% 0.0% Married 61.6% 78.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 21.2% Divorced 6.7% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.5% Bachelor's or higher 26.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 64 83.1% High school 13 16.9% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
56.0%
Public administration
16.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.9% Service 9.5% Sales & office 35.3% Natural resources & construction 6.9% Production & transportation 22.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 61.2% Government 38.8% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 51.7% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 48.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.3% Retirement income 52.7% Supplemental Security 22.0% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 10.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.5% High blood pressure 44.5% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 38.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 12.5% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.2% Binge drinking 12.4% No physical activity 31.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.7% Depression 27.5% Fair or poor health 22.8% Poor mental health 18.2% Poor physical health 15.7% No health insurance 11.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.2% Visited dentist 52.4% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 21.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 27.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 24.2% 65 and over 45.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.8% Public insurance 48.4% No insurance 5.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 545 100.0% 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) 545 100.0% Born in same state 545 100.0% Born in different state 387 71.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 80 14.7% Italian 16 2.9%
Ancestry Count % French 15 2.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.6% Internet access 73.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25264
What city is ZIP code 25264 in?
ZIP code 25264 is primarily assigned to Mount Alto, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25264 in?
ZIP code 25264 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 25264 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 25264 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 25264 have an older population?
33% of residents in ZIP code 25264 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25264?
The median home value in ZIP code 25264 is $159,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 25264?
ZIP code 25264 has an estimated population of 545 residents, with a density of 77 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 25264 in?
ZIP code 25264 observes the EST timezone.
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