25978 ZIP Code — Nimitz, WV

Summers County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25978 is located in Nimitz, West Virginia, within Summers County. It covers approximately 14.97 square miles and serves a population of 517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25978

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 $165,200.

Median household income is $70,875. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25978 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

517

population

14.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25978 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25978

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25978. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nimitz	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25951 Hinton (3.9 mi) 25969 Jumping Branch (4.7 mi) 25989 White Oak (6.5 mi) 25979 Pipestem (7.6 mi) 24935 Forest Hill (7.7 mi) 25971 Lerona (8.7 mi) 25843 Ghent (9 mi) 25918 Shady Spring (9.2 mi) 25825 Cool Ridge (9.2 mi) 25985 Sandstone (10.5 mi) 25841 Flat Top (11 mi) 24981 Talcott (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	517
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	14.97 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.6229
Longitude	-80.9392
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	63.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	10.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	9.3%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

517

Population

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$70,875

Median household income

$26,719

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.5%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

246

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	120	23.2%
18 and over	397	76.8%
65 and over	130	25.1%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Black or African American 4.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	481	93%
Black or African American	25	4.8%
Two or more races	11	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	63.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	10.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	9.3%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
Median income	$70,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 39.0%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 20.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.5%
Renter occupied	0.5%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	32.8%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	66.8%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	10.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.6%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.1%
Fuel oil	12.2%
Wood	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	61	32.4%
Households with children under 18	34	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	43.1%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	12.3%
Married	61.1%	70.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.8%	8.1%
Divorced	16.0%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	4.5%
Kindergarten	27	40.3%
Elementary school	37	55.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.6%

Wholesale trade 17.2%

Public administration 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.4%

Professional & management 8.3%

Construction 7.6%

Education & healthcare 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.2%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	33.8%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	13.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	46.0

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.6%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	41.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	14.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	464	89.7%
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)	517	100.0%
Born in same state	517	100.0%
Born in different state	340	65.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	12.8%
Italian	52	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	27	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25978

What city is ZIP code 25978 in?

ZIP code 25978 is primarily assigned to Nimitz, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25978 in?

ZIP code 25978 falls within Summers County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25978 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 25978 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25978 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 25978 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25978 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 25978 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25978?

Health data for ZIP code 25978 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25978 in?

ZIP code 25978 observes the EST timezone.