25148 ZIP Code — Orgas, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25148 is located in Orgas, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 30.13 square miles and serves a population of 518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25148

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,400.

Median household income is $82,614. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 138 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 25148 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

518

population

30.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orgas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25049 Comfort (4.2 mi) 25193 Sylvester (4.7 mi) 25075 Eskdale (5.3 mi) 25214 Winifrede (6.2 mi) 25181 Seth (6.3 mi) 25060 Dorothy (7.4 mi) 25024 Bloomingrose (7.6 mi) 25035 Cabin Creek (7.9 mi) 25093 Gordon (8 mi) 25107 Hernshaw (9.2 mi) 25165 Racine (9.2 mi) 25067 East Bank (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	518
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	30.13 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	38.0643
Longitude	-81.5415
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	54.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

518

Population

People per sq mi

56.4

Median age

$82,614

Median household income

$24,382

Per capita income

$67,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

198

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	39	7.5%
18 and over	479	92.5%
65 and over	174	33.6%
Median age	56.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	518	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 31.4%

$75k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	31.4%
$75k–$100k	24.2%
$100k–$150k	26.1%
Median income	$82,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 60.1%

$150k–$200k 27.5%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.2%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	35.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	29.3%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	5.2%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	58.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	105	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	40	26.1%
Male householder, no spouse	8	5.2%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	40	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	68.0%
Average household size	3.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	16.2%
Married	44.1%	37.6%
Separated	0.0%	15.1%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	13.8%	31.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 51.3%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
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	39	47.0%
College / grad school	44	53.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 30.3%

Manufacturing 25.8%

Public administration 20.5%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Construction 9.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.3%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	76.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.2%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	30.3%
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)	137.7

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.9%
Retirement income	72.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	10.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.1%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	38.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.5%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.3%
Public insurance	75.9%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	518	100.0%
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)	507	97.9%
Born in same state	507	97.9%
Born in different state	451	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	2.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	157	30.3%
Arab	40	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25148

What city is ZIP code 25148 in?

ZIP code 25148 is primarily assigned to Orgas, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25148 in?

ZIP code 25148 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25148 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 25148 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25148 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 25148 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25148?

21% of residents in ZIP code 25148 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25148?

The median home value in ZIP code 25148 is $67,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 25148 in?

ZIP code 25148 observes the EST timezone.