25168 ZIP Code — Red House, WV

Putnam County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25168 is located in Red House, West Virginia, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 31.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25168

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,898. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25168 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,831

population

31.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Red House	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25033 Buffalo (3.5 mi) 25213 Winfield (4 mi) 25082 Fraziers Bottom (6.5 mi) 25159 Poca (6.6 mi) 25560 Scott Depot (7.3 mi) 25124 Liberty (8.9 mi) 25143 Nitro (10.5 mi) 25503 Ashton (11.8 mi) 25177 Saint Albans (12 mi) 25313 Charleston (12.2 mi) 25526 Hurricane (12.4 mi) 25187 Southside (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,831
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	31.89 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	38.5556
Longitude	-81.8951
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	29.7%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	49.3%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,831

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$92,898

Median household income

$33,207

Per capita income

$151,200

Median home value

$1,012

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,171

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

138

5–9

110

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

275

35–44

219

209

45–54

167

160

55–59

128

60–64

166

65–74

132

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	674	23.8%
18 and over	2,157	76.2%
65 and over	514	18.2%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,702	95.4%
Two or more races	129	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.7%	38.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	49.3%	31.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	25.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 34.2%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	34.2%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$92,898

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,200
Median rent / month	$1,012
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	55.8%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.2%
Electricity	75.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	777	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	76	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	133	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	117	10.6%
Households with children under 18	383	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	317	28.7%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	9.7%
Married	60.9%	67.9%
Separated	0.6%	4.6%
Widowed	3.5%	5.2%
Divorced	10.8%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	286	55.4%
High school	127	24.6%
College / grad school	103	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Retail trade 16.5%

Construction 13.7%

Professional & management 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Public administration 6.7%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Other services 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 22.1%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	285	13.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	4.1%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.0%
Public insurance	41.2%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,706	95.6%
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)	2,831	100.0%
Born in same state	2,816	99.5%
Born in different state	2,326	82.2%
Foreign born	15	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,019	36%
Italian	377	13.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	97	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25168

What city is ZIP code 25168 in?

ZIP code 25168 is primarily assigned to Red House, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25168 in?

ZIP code 25168 falls within Putnam County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25168?

12% 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 25168 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 25168 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25168 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 25168 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25168 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 25168 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25168 in?

ZIP code 25168 observes the EST timezone.