25160 ZIP Code — Pond Gap, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25160 is located in Pond Gap, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 30.84 square miles and serves a population of 511 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25160

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $27,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,417. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

511

population

30.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pond Gap	Acceptable
Pond Gap	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25125 Lizemores (4.9 mi) 25132 Mammoth (5 mi) 25088 Glen (5 mi) 25059 Dixie (5.4 mi) 25039 Cedar Grove (7 mi) 26656 Belva (8.1 mi) 25111 Indore (8.9 mi) 25083 Gallagher (9.3 mi) 25139 Mount Carbon (9.8 mi) 25085 Gauley Bridge (10.4 mi) 25067 East Bank (11.3 mi) 25118 Kimberly (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	511
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	30.84 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.2876
Longitude	-81.2843
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	90.7%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	9.3%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

511

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$46,417

Median household income

$19,013

Per capita income

$27,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

152

Housing units

0.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	18.6%
18 and over	416	81.4%
65 and over	146	28.6%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	508	99.2%
Black or African American	1	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.7%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	9.3%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 48.4%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	48.4%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
Median income	$46,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 76.3%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$27,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	8.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	91.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	43.4%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	31.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	70.3%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	56.0%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	13.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.4%
Wood	51.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	91.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	2.2%
Female householder, no spouse	11	6.0%
Households with children under 18	65	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	48.9%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	29.4%
Married	77.0%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	1.6%
Divorced	0.0%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 24.9%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.6%
Bachelor's or higher	0.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	73.8%
High school	21	26.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.0%

Retail trade 19.9%

Information 18.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.5%

Education & healthcare 13.0%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.3%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	36.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 22.1%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	54.4%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	11.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	49.0%
High cholesterol	42.8%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	30.1%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	0.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	496	97.1%
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)	510	99.8%
Born in same state	510	99.8%
Born in different state	507	99.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	112	21.9%
Italian	58	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	46	9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	57.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25160

What city is ZIP code 25160 in?

ZIP code 25160 is primarily assigned to Pond Gap, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25160 in?

ZIP code 25160 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25160 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 25160 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25160 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 25160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25160 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 25160 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25160 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 25160 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25160 in?

ZIP code 25160 observes the EST timezone.