25161 ZIP Code — Powellton, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25161 is located in Powellton, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 14.87 square miles and serves a population of 383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25161

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 $55,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,360. Poverty affects 59% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 73% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 57%.

Overall, ZIP code 25161 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.

383

population

14.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25161 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25161

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powellton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25118 Kimberly (1.8 mi) 25136 Montgomery (3 mi) 25103 Hansford (3.4 mi) 25139 Mount Carbon (3.5 mi) 25173 Robson (5.2 mi) 25083 Gallagher (6 mi) 25119 Kincaid (6.3 mi) 25075 Eskdale (7 mi) 25039 Cedar Grove (8 mi) 25067 East Bank (8.3 mi) 25132 Mammoth (10.2 mi) 25917 Scarbro (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	383
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	14.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.0995
Longitude	-81.3204
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	62.9%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

383

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$26,360

Median household income

$14,296

Per capita income

$55,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

58.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

193

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	13.6%
18 and over	331	86.4%
65 and over	143	37.3%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	383	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.9%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 16.2%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 31.1%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.2%
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	31.1%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
Median income	$26,360

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.4%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	28.4%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	32.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.4%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.3%
Electricity	26.3%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	76	45.5%
Households with children under 18	44	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	73.7%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	36.2%
Married	57.9%	34.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.9%	29.0%
Divorced	14.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 53.6%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	42.2%
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	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	100.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 58.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 52.0%

Married-couple families 56.2%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.1%
Retirement income	43.1%
Supplemental Security	24.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.8%
Depression	29.5%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	57.4%
Under 18	38.5%
18–64 years	51.1%
65 and over	72.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.8%
Public insurance	92.4%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	331	86.4%
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)	383	100.0%
Born in same state	383	100.0%
Born in different state	241	62.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	18.8%
Arab	12	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	68.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25161

What city is ZIP code 25161 in?

ZIP code 25161 is primarily assigned to Powellton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25161 in?

ZIP code 25161 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25161?

59% of residents in ZIP code 25161 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25161 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 25161 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25161 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 25161 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25161 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 25161 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25161 in?

ZIP code 25161 observes the EST timezone.