25142 ZIP Code — Nellis, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25142 is located in Nellis, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 4.97 square miles and serves a population of 399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25142

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $76,602. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 97% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (16%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 25142 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

399

population

4.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nellis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25051 Costa (2.9 mi) 25154 Peytona (4.2 mi) 25003 Alum Creek (4.5 mi) 25165 Racine (5.1 mi) 25081 Foster (5.6 mi) 25529 Julian (6.2 mi) 25024 Bloomingrose (7.2 mi) 25567 Sumerco (7.5 mi) 25107 Hernshaw (8.2 mi) 25314 Charleston (8.7 mi) 25572 Woodville (8.8 mi) 25309 South Charleston (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	399
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	4.97 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.1793
Longitude	-81.7485
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	66.4%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

399

Population

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$76,602

Median household income

$20,511

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	4.8%
18 and over	380	95.2%
65 and over	91	22.8%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	399	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	66.4%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 55.0%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	55.0%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
Median income	$76,602

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.5%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	55.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	42.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	65.1%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.5%
2 vehicles	11.0%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.9%
Electricity	21.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	28	25.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	19	17.4%
Households with children under 18	18	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	42.2%
Average household size	3.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	24.8%
Married	38.5%	31.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.9%
Divorced	20.8%	29.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 18.4%

HS graduate 66.8%

Some college, no degree 4.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	14	23.3%
College / grad school	46	76.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.8%

Transportation & utilities 35.4%

Public administration 19.0%

Construction 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	77.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	35.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	97.2%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	43.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.6%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.7%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	38.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.1%
Depression	30.2%
Fair or poor health	29.4%
Poor mental health	20.8%
Poor physical health	18.7%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	45.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	29.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	0.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.4%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.8%
Public insurance	71.2%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	394	98.7%
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)	399	100.0%
Born in same state	399	100.0%
Born in different state	399	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.3%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25142

What city is ZIP code 25142 in?

ZIP code 25142 is primarily assigned to Nellis, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25142 in?

ZIP code 25142 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25142 have a large retiree population?

97% of households in ZIP code 25142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25142?

22% of residents in ZIP code 25142 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25142?

Health data for ZIP code 25142 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 25142?

ZIP code 25142 has an estimated population of 399 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25142 in?

ZIP code 25142 observes the EST timezone.