25265 ZIP Code — New Haven, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25265 is located in New Haven, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 2.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,676 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25265

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,058) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 56% 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.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25265 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,676

population

2.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25265 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25265

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25265. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Haven	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,676
Population density	704 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	2.38 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	38.9827
Longitude	-81.9639
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	55.1%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,676

Population

704

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$65,058

Median household income

$46,809

Per capita income

$106,400

Median home value

$451

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

682

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

123

35–44

152

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	236	14.1%
18 and over	1,440	85.9%
65 and over	430	25.7%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Asian 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,649	98.4%
Asian	27	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$65,058

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,400
Median rent / month	$451
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	25.6%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	27.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	89.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	323	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	94	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	256	37.4%
Households with children under 18	108	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	354	51.7%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	17.8%
Married	56.2%	49.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	16.5%
Divorced	13.9%	16.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	6.4%
Elementary school	101	42.8%
High school	49	20.8%
College / grad school	71	30.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Construction 11.5%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Professional & management 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Retail trade 6.6%

Public administration 5.7%

Information 2.7%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	31.7%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	7.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,607	95.9%
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)	1,671	99.7%
Born in same state	1,664	99.3%
Born in different state	1,025	61.2%
Foreign born	7	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	203	12.1%
Arab	107	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	101	6%
English	8	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25265

What city is ZIP code 25265 in?

ZIP code 25265 is primarily assigned to New Haven, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25265 in?

ZIP code 25265 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25265 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 25265 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25265 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 25265 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25265 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 25265 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25265?

14% 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 25265 in?

ZIP code 25265 observes the EST timezone.