25139 ZIP Code — Mount Carbon, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25139 is located in Mount Carbon, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 8.06 square miles and serves a population of 492 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25139

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

Median household income is $122,992. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25139 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

492

population

8.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25139 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25139

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25139. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Carbon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25118 Kimberly (1.7 mi) 25103 Hansford (2.8 mi) 25083 Gallagher (3.1 mi) 25161 Powellton (3.5 mi) 25136 Montgomery (4.5 mi) 25039 Cedar Grove (4.7 mi) 25067 East Bank (6.3 mi) 25132 Mammoth (6.7 mi) 25173 Robson (7.5 mi) 25075 Eskdale (8.1 mi) 25119 Kincaid (9.2 mi) 25160 Pond Gap (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	492
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	8.06 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.1499
Longitude	-81.3266
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	8.4%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	49.0%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

492

Population

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$122,992

Median household income

$27,195

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	5.9%
18 and over	463	94.1%
65 and over	113	23.0%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	492	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.4%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	49.0%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 62.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$100k–$150k	62.2%
Median income	$122,992

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 62.2%

$300k–$500k 23.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	51.4%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	19.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	78.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	62.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.8%
Electricity	62.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	143	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	20	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	37.8%
Average household size	3.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.7%	0.0%
Married	45.3%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 34.5%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 27.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.5%
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	17.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	135	82.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 41.4%

Manufacturing 40.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	60.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	40.0%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.8%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	69.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	492	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)	492	100.0%
Born in same state	492	100.0%
Born in different state	403	81.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	89	18.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	81	16.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.1%
Internet access	62.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25139

What city is ZIP code 25139 in?

ZIP code 25139 is primarily assigned to Mount Carbon, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25139 in?

ZIP code 25139 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25139 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 25139 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25139?

The median household income in ZIP code 25139 is $122,992, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 25139?

ZIP code 25139 has an estimated population of 492 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25139 in?

ZIP code 25139 observes the EST timezone.