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Summers County
Pipestem, WV
25979
25979 ZIP Code — Pipestem, WV
Summers County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25979 is located in
Pipestem ,
West Virginia ,
within Summers County .
It covers approximately 45.45 square miles and serves a population of
669 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 25979
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 $100,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $35,333. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 25979 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
669
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
089
Geography
Land area
45.45 sq mi
Water area
1.02 sq mi
Latitude
37.5137
Longitude
-80.9273
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
90.4%
63.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
7.5%
24.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
2.0%
10.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$35,333
Median household income
$100,000
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 71 10.6% 18 and over 598 89.4% 65 and over 225 33.6% Median age 46.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 654 97.8% Two or more races 15 2.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
90.4%
63.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
7.5%
24.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
2.0%
10.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.5% $10k–$15k 9.0% $15k–$25k 15.9% $25k–$35k 19.0% $35k–$50k 21.7% $50k–$75k 24.5% $100k–$150k 4.5% Median income $35,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $100,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 83.4% Renter occupied 16.6% Vacant 30.1% Single-family detached 81.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.0% 2000–2009 11.8% 1990–1999 16.1% 1980–1989 16.1% 1970–1979 12.8% 1960–1969 6.0% 1950–1959 11.3% 1940–1949 4.6% 1939 or earlier 14.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.2% 2 bedrooms 43.6% 3 bedrooms 37.6% 4 bedrooms 14.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.5% 1 vehicle 29.0% 2 vehicles 49.0% 3 or more 16.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 69.0% Propane / LP gas 3.1% Fuel oil 9.0% Wood 19.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 104 35.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 120 41.4% Female householder, no spouse 66 22.8% Households with children under 18 64 22.1% Households with seniors (65+) 159 54.8% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.0% 28.5% Married 30.6% 44.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 20.7% 20.1% Divorced 20.7% 7.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.6%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
10.2%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.2% Bachelor's or higher 10.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 31 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.7%
Public administration
36.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 4.4% Service 74.6% Sales & office 12.3% Natural resources & construction 8.8% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 52.6% Government 36.8% Self-employed 10.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.9% Retirement income 43.1% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 7.6% Food stamps / SNAP 27.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.2% High blood pressure 45.4% High cholesterol 40.8% Diabetes 15.2% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 40.8% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 13.6% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.9% Binge drinking 10.9% No physical activity 32.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.4% Depression 27.9% Fair or poor health 23.9% Poor mental health 18.2% Poor physical health 16.4% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.8% Visited dentist 52.8% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 21.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 39.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 35.7% 65 and over 59.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.1% Public insurance 70.4% No insurance 6.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 669 100.0% 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) 669 100.0% Born in same state 669 100.0% Born in different state 424 63.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 55 8.2% French 44 6.6% German 28 4.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 16 2.4% Italian 11 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.3% Internet access 72.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25979
What city is ZIP code 25979 in?
ZIP code 25979 is primarily assigned to Pipestem, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25979 in?
ZIP code 25979 falls within Summers County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 25979 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 25979 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 25979 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 25979 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 25979?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25979?
22% of residents in ZIP code 25979 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 25979 in?
ZIP code 25979 observes the EST timezone.
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