25685 ZIP Code — Naugatuck, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25685 is located in Naugatuck, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 15.69 square miles and serves a population of 729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25685

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $58,571. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 25685 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

729

population

15.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25685 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25685

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25685. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Naugatuck	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	729
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	15.69 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7765
Longitude	-82.3306
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

729

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$58,571

Median household income

$22,518

Per capita income

$129,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

169

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	296	40.6%
18 and over	433	59.4%
65 and over	59	8.1%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	729	100%

Household income

Under $10k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 42.7%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	42.7%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	16.0%
Median income	$58,571

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 42.1%

$100k–$150k 48.7%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.8%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	37.2%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	61.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	17.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	51.0%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.8%
Electricity	44.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	174	84.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	14	6.8%
Households with children under 18	161	78.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	35.9%
Average household size	3.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	4.5%
Married	74.0%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.7%
Divorced	7.3%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	16.7%
Kindergarten	14	4.9%
Elementary school	170	59.0%
High school	56	19.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.0%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Professional & management 6.8%

Other services 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.2%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	6.4%
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)	25.0

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.4%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	668	91.6%
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)	729	100.0%
Born in same state	729	100.0%
Born in different state	411	56.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	123	16.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25685

What city is ZIP code 25685 in?

ZIP code 25685 is primarily assigned to Naugatuck, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25685 in?

ZIP code 25685 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25685 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 25685 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 25685 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 25685 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25685?

The median home value in ZIP code 25685 is $129,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 25685?

ZIP code 25685 has an estimated population of 729 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25685 in?

ZIP code 25685 observes the EST timezone.