25638 ZIP Code — Omar, WV

Logan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25638 is located in Omar, West Virginia, within Logan County. It covers approximately 16.24 square miles and serves a population of 519 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25638

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 $52,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 25638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

519

population

16.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Omar	Acceptable
Omar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25678 Matewan (4.5 mi) 25670 Delbarton (5.7 mi) 25672 Edgarton (7.1 mi) 41544 Mc Carr (7.3 mi) 25651 Wharncliffe (8 mi) 25621 Gilbert (8 mi) 41547 Majestic (8.6 mi) 41528 Freeburn (9.2 mi) 25650 Verner (9.5 mi) 25608 Baisden (9.7 mi) 25047 Clothier (10.1 mi) 41531 Hardy (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	519
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	16.24 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	37.6545
Longitude	-82.0470
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	38.9%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	54.9%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

519

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

Median household income

$20,527

Per capita income

$52,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

33.3%

Poverty rate

11.8%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	195	37.6%
18 and over	324	62.4%
65 and over	12	2.3%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.1%

Two or more races 14.9%

Hispanic or Latino 12%

Group	Count	%
White	431	73.1%
Two or more races	88	14.9%
Hispanic or Latino	71	12%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	54.9%	23.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 21.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 39.9%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	21.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	39.9%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.2%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	35.2%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	23.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	27.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	61.7%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	57.4%
Fuel oil	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	39	20.7%
Male householder, no spouse	23	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	12	6.4%
Households with children under 18	138	73.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	6.4%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.9%	11.5%
Married	69.1%	55.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	17.0%	32.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 27.9%

HS graduate 12.2%

Some college, no degree 35.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	42.4%
High school	76	57.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 36.1%

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Public administration 20.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Wholesale trade 9.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	32.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	30.0%
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)	25.2

Poverty

All people 33.3%

Under 18 years 34.4%

18 and over 32.7%

Married-couple families 26.3%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.5%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	40.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.7%
Depression	31.2%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	19.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	47.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	57.7%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	456	87.9%
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)	519	100.0%
Born in same state	519	100.0%
Born in different state	507	97.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	70.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25638

What city is ZIP code 25638 in?

ZIP code 25638 is primarily assigned to Omar, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25638 in?

ZIP code 25638 falls within Logan County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25638 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 25638 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25638?

33% of residents in ZIP code 25638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25638 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 25638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25638?

13% 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 25638 in?

ZIP code 25638 observes the EST timezone.