25981 ZIP Code — Quinwood, WV

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25981 is located in Quinwood, West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. It covers approximately 57.54 square miles and serves a population of 729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25981

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $33,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,690. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25981 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

729

population

57.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25981 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25981

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25981. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quinwood	Acceptable
Quinwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25958 Charmco (3.4 mi) 25984 Rupert (4.6 mi) 26676 Leivasy (6.6 mi) 25962 Rainelle (7.2 mi) 24931 Crawley (10.2 mi) 25868 Lookout (10.3 mi) 26681 Nettie (10.9 mi) 26680 Nallen (11.4 mi) 24977 Smoot (11.6 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (11.6 mi) 24991 Williamsburg (12.7 mi) 26261 Richwood (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	729
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	57.54 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.0440
Longitude	-80.6955
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	77.2%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

729

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$35,690

Median household income

$18,146

Per capita income

$33,500

Median home value

$634

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

312

Housing units

2.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	196	26.9%
18 and over	533	73.1%
65 and over	149	20.4%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	724	99.3%
Two or more races	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.2%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.8%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 33.3%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 36.5%

$50k–$75k 0.3%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	33.3%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	36.5%
$50k–$75k	0.3%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
Median income	$35,690

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 65.7%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$33,500
Median rent / month	$634
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	51.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	63.5%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	53.5%
3 or more	14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.2%
Electricity	37.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.2%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	19.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	47	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	91	29.2%
Female householder, no spouse	41	13.1%
Households with children under 18	70	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	37.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	19.4%
Married	49.1%	53.9%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	11.0%	7.4%
Divorced	21.2%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 74.1%

Some college, no degree 8.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.2%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	19.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	86	68.3%
High school	10	7.9%
College / grad school	5	4.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.1%

Construction 21.6%

Agriculture & mining 18.5%

Professional & management 9.7%

Retail trade 8.1%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.8%
Service	44.4%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	40.2%
Production & transportation	3.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.2%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.2

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	22.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	49.9%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	42.2%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	15.5%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	36.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	74.8%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	699	95.9%
Spanish	4	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	729	100.0%
Born in same state	729	100.0%
Born in different state	690	94.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	273	37.4%
French	44	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	4.8%
English	25	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	78.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25981

What city is ZIP code 25981 in?

ZIP code 25981 is primarily assigned to Quinwood, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25981 in?

ZIP code 25981 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25981?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 25981 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 25981 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25981 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 25981 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25981?

The median home value in ZIP code 25981 is $33,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 25981 in?

ZIP code 25981 observes the EST timezone.