25690 ZIP Code — Ragland, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25690 is located in Ragland, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 5.00 square miles and serves a population of 995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25690

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 $105,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $61,602. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 25690 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

995

population

5.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25690 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25690

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25690. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ragland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	995
Population density	199 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	5.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7026
Longitude	-82.1275
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	61.2%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

995

Population

199

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$61,602

Median household income

$20,881

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

183

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

121

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

130

35–44

116

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	319	32.1%
18 and over	676	67.9%
65 and over	105	10.6%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	995	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	12.9%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 34.2%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	34.2%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
Median income	$61,602

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 39.4%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	5.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	64.3%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	90.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	40	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	22	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	43	18.6%
Households with children under 18	99	42.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	29.9%
Average household size	4.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.6%	25.3%
Married	33.0%	58.7%
Separated	5.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	4.1%
Divorced	5.2%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 22.0%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	11.8%
High school	130	80.7%
College / grad school	12	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.8%

Agriculture & mining 21.3%

Retail trade 21.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Construction 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.7%
Government	42.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.0%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	34.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	6.9%
Supplemental Security	40.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.1%
65 and over	73.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.5%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	825	82.9%
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)	995	100.0%
Born in same state	995	100.0%
Born in different state	562	56.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	201	20.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25690

What city is ZIP code 25690 in?

ZIP code 25690 is primarily assigned to Ragland, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25690 in?

ZIP code 25690 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25690 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 25690 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 25690 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 25690 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25690?

The median home value in ZIP code 25690 is $105,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 25690?

ZIP code 25690 has an estimated population of 995 residents, with a density of 199 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25690 in?

ZIP code 25690 observes the EST timezone.