25637 ZIP Code — Mount Gay, WV

Logan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25637 is located in Mount Gay, West Virginia, within Logan County. It covers approximately 4.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25637

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $59,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $47,059. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (18%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 25637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,196

population

4.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Gay	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,196
Population density	261 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	4.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.8428
Longitude	-82.0262
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	68.6%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,196

Population

261

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$47,059

Median household income

$21,899

Per capita income

$59,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

28.0%

Poverty rate

25.1%

Unemployment

416

Housing units

5.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

146

45–54

135

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

107

110

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	97	8.1%
18 and over	1,099	91.9%
65 and over	460	38.5%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Black or African American 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,173	98.1%
Black or African American	23	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 22.4%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 24.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	22.4%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	24.7%
Median income	$47,059

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 62.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$59,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	21.1%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	14.5%
1939 or earlier	19.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	39.6%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	50.6%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	2.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.2%
Electricity	58.0%
Fuel oil	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	76	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	88	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	144	29.4%
Households with children under 18	48	9.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	54.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.8%	5.0%
Married	54.2%	54.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	21.1%
Divorced	24.2%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	70	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 38.2%

Retail trade 13.8%

Information 10.5%

Other services 9.2%

Education & healthcare 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Professional & management 7.9%

Public administration 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.1%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	29.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	3.3%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.6%
Work from home	28.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.7

Poverty

All people 28.0%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 27.7%

Married-couple families 35.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.2%
Retirement income	42.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	49.6%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	40.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.1%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	39.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.9%
Depression	31.8%
Fair or poor health	30.4%
Poor mental health	21.2%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	44.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	29.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	46.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	36.3%
65 and over	71.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.9%
Public insurance	75.9%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,196	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)	1,196	100.0%
Born in same state	1,196	100.0%
Born in different state	895	74.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	237	19.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25637

What city is ZIP code 25637 in?

ZIP code 25637 is primarily assigned to Mount Gay, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25637 in?

ZIP code 25637 falls within Logan County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25637 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 25637 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25637 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 25637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25637?

28% of residents in ZIP code 25637 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25637?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 25637 in?

ZIP code 25637 observes the EST timezone.