25688 ZIP Code — North Matewan, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25688 is located in North Matewan, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 3.49 square miles and serves a population of 235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25688

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,300. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (34%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 27% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 67%.

Overall, ZIP code 25688 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

235

population

3.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25688 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25688

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25688. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Matewan	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	235
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	3.49 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.6285
Longitude	-82.1481
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	41.3%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

235

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

Median household income

$24,826

Per capita income

$88,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

27.3%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

14.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	69	29.4%
18 and over	166	70.6%
65 and over	40	17.0%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	235	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 40.9%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	40.9%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	29.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 43.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	27.3%
Renter occupied	72.7%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	43.2%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	43.9%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	83.6%
2 vehicles	16.4%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	40	36.4%
Female householder, no spouse	12	10.9%
Households with children under 18	53	48.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	36.4%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.0%	41.3%
Married	51.0%	47.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 27.0%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 29.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	68.3%
High school	19	31.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 80.4%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	100.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	10.9%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 13.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	88.2%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	65.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	88.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.6%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.3%
Depression	31.9%
Fair or poor health	28.8%
Poor mental health	23.2%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	39.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	31.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	26.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	66.8%
Under 18	59.4%
18–64 years	60.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	20.0%
Public insurance	82.1%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	226	96.2%
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)	235	100.0%
Born in same state	204	86.8%
Born in different state	184	78.3%
Foreign born	31	13.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	17%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	10.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	63.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25688

What city is ZIP code 25688 in?

ZIP code 25688 is primarily assigned to North Matewan, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25688 in?

ZIP code 25688 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25688 have a large retiree population?

88% of households in ZIP code 25688 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25688 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 25688 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 25688 have a large veteran population?

27% of civilians in ZIP code 25688 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25688?

The median home value in ZIP code 25688 is $88,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 25688 in?

ZIP code 25688 observes the EST timezone.