25692 ZIP Code — Red Jacket, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25692 is located in Red Jacket, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 20.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,379 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25692

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $23,682. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% 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. An above-average commute of 58 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (33%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 25692 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,379

population

20.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25692 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25692

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City	Status
Red Jacket	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,379
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	20.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.6475
Longitude	-82.1222
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	79.7%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,379

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$23,682

Median household income

$19,170

Per capita income

$105,300

Median home value

$334

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

41.8%

Poverty rate

18.4%

Unemployment

580

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	14.9%
18 and over	1,173	85.1%
65 and over	253	18.3%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.1%

Black or African American 10.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,217	87.1%
Black or African American	143	10.2%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.4%
Two or more races	19	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.7%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.3%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 32.6%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	32.6%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
Median income	$23,682

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 40.7%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,300
Median rent / month	$334
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	30.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	68.0%
4 bedrooms	0.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	48.6%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	64.6%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	57	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	161	31.8%
Households with children under 18	148	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	41.7%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	13.3%
Married	63.4%	56.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	4.9%
Divorced	2.6%	25.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 49.9%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	9.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	116	49.6%
High school	20	8.5%
College / grad school	75	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.1%

Agriculture & mining 17.7%

Construction 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Retail trade 5.0%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	4.2%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.3%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	58.2

Poverty

All people 41.8%

Under 18 years 53.9%

18 and over 39.7%

Married-couple families 36.9%

Female-led households 78.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	42.3%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.7%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	38.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	15.7%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.2%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	39.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.1%
Depression	31.2%
Fair or poor health	31.2%
Poor mental health	22.3%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	39.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	30.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	29.6%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,332	96.6%
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)	1,379	100.0%
Born in same state	1,379	100.0%
Born in different state	845	61.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25692

What city is ZIP code 25692 in?

ZIP code 25692 is primarily assigned to Red Jacket, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25692 in?

ZIP code 25692 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25692?

42% of residents in ZIP code 25692 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25692 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 25692 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25692?

10% 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 25692 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 25692 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25692 in?

ZIP code 25692 observes the EST timezone.