25159 ZIP Code — Poca, WV

Putnam County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25159 is located in Poca, West Virginia, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 34.09 square miles and serves a population of 4,683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25159

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,949. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 25159 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,683

population

34.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25159 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25159

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25159. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Poca	Acceptable
Poca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25168 Red House (6.6 mi) 25143 Nitro (6.9 mi) 25313 Charleston (7 mi) 25213 Winfield (7.1 mi) 25560 Scott Depot (7.4 mi) 25312 Charleston (7.6 mi) 25124 Liberty (8.1 mi) 25177 Saint Albans (8.8 mi) 25033 Buffalo (9.2 mi) 25320 Charleston (9.5 mi) 25064 Dunbar (9.5 mi) 25303 South Charleston (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,683
Population density	137 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	34.09 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	38.5132
Longitude	-81.7852
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	56.6%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,683

Population

137

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$54,949

Median household income

$28,718

Per capita income

$142,800

Median home value

$869

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

1,775

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

189

5–9

207

187

10–14

204

128

15–19

140

20–24

280

25–34

306

332

35–44

363

353

45–54

386

128

55–59

140

113

60–64

123

211

65–74

230

110

75–84

120

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,159	24.7%
18 and over	3,524	75.3%
65 and over	747	16.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,576	97.6%
Two or more races	107	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 28.0%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	28.0%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$54,949

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,800
Median rent / month	$869
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.1%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.2%
Electricity	68.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	906	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	102	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	301	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	442	25.2%
Households with children under 18	733	41.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	515	29.4%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	16.5%
Married	49.8%	50.1%
Separated	5.0%	3.8%
Widowed	2.4%	15.8%
Divorced	19.4%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	3.7%
Kindergarten	32	2.7%
Elementary school	692	57.9%
High school	206	17.2%
College / grad school	222	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Retail trade 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 10.2%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Other services 3.5%

Information 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 9.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	313	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,493	95.9%
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)	4,598	98.2%
Born in same state	4,566	97.5%
Born in different state	3,911	83.5%
Foreign born	32	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	85	1.8%
Not a US citizen	85	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	803	17.1%
Italian	409	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	387	8.3%
English	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25159

What city is ZIP code 25159 in?

ZIP code 25159 is primarily assigned to Poca, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25159 in?

ZIP code 25159 falls within Putnam County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25159 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 25159 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25159 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 25159 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25159?

The median home value in ZIP code 25159 is $142,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 25159?

ZIP code 25159 has an estimated population of 4,683 residents, with a density of 137 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25159 in?

ZIP code 25159 observes the EST timezone.