25140 ZIP Code — Naoma, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25140 is located in Naoma, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 55.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25140

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $31,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $22,790. Poverty affects 53% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 25140 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.

1,246

population

55.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Naoma	Acceptable
Naoma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25204 Twilight (6.2 mi) 25209 Whitesville (6.3 mi) 25174 Rock Creek (6.7 mi) 25062 Dry Creek (6.9 mi) 25007 Arnett (7.5 mi) 25208 Wharton (7.5 mi) 25060 Dorothy (9 mi) 24870 Oceana (9.1 mi) 25021 Bim (9.2 mi) 25607 Amherstdale (9.3 mi) 25193 Sylvester (9.7 mi) 25817 Bolt (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,246
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	55.78 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	37.8603
Longitude	-81.5579
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	86.1%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,246

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$22,790

Median household income

$9,374

Per capita income

$31,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

52.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

361

Housing units

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

175

25–34

237

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	216	17.3%
18 and over	1,030	82.7%
65 and over	287	23.0%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,246	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.1%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 27.5%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 24.8%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	27.5%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	24.8%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
Median income	$22,790

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 71.9%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$31,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	26.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	20.0%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	38.1%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.1%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	12.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	47.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%
Wood	17.7%
No fuel used	12.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	82	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	154	37.8%
Households with children under 18	120	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	56.5%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.4%	7.4%
Married	80.0%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.2%
Divorced	13.7%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 30.6%

Some HS, no diploma 37.4%

HS graduate 20.3%

Some college, no degree 6.2%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	32.0%
Bachelor's or higher	3.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	122	86.5%
High school	19	13.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 37.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.0%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.6%

Professional & management 8.4%

Public administration 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.6%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	31.1%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.8

Poverty

All people 52.8%

Under 18 years 38.4%

18 and over 55.8%

Married-couple families 19.9%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	21.6%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	51.3%
High cholesterol	43.5%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	11.8%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	42.1%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	18.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.6%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.2%
Depression	31.1%
Fair or poor health	32.3%
Poor mental health	20.9%
Poor physical health	20.8%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	33.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	0.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	43.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	49.3%
65 and over	61.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.4%
Public insurance	76.9%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,246	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)	1,246	100.0%
Born in same state	1,246	100.0%
Born in different state	846	67.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	571	45.8%
Arab	164	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.7%
English	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	59.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25140

What city is ZIP code 25140 in?

ZIP code 25140 is primarily assigned to Naoma, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25140 in?

ZIP code 25140 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25140?

53% of residents in ZIP code 25140 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25140?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25140 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 25140 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25140?

Health data for ZIP code 25140 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25140 in?

ZIP code 25140 observes the EST timezone.