25174 ZIP Code — Rock Creek, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25174 is located in Rock Creek, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 9.27 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25174

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 $67,300.

Median household income is $34,327. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 48% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 70%.

Overall, ZIP code 25174 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.

330

population

9.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25174 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25174

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25174. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rock Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25007 Arnett (1.2 mi) 25062 Dry Creek (2.2 mi) 25839 Fairdale (4.3 mi) 25817 Bolt (4.6 mi) 25209 Whitesville (5 mi) 25844 Glen Daniel (5.1 mi) 25140 Naoma (6.7 mi) 25848 Glen Rogers (7.2 mi) 25044 Clear Creek (8.1 mi) 25865 Lester (9.1 mi) 25060 Dorothy (9.5 mi) 25932 Surveyor (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	9.27 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.8377
Longitude	-81.4378
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	57.1%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$34,327

Median household income

$17,640

Per capita income

$67,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	3.6%
18 and over	318	96.4%
65 and over	112	33.9%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 6.1%

Group	Count	%
White	310	93.9%
Two or more races	20	6.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 24.5%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 25.2%

$50k–$75k 38.1%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.5%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	25.2%
$50k–$75k	38.1%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
Median income	$34,327

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 85.8%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	56.1%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	66.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.5%
1 vehicle	9.0%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	43.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.2%
Electricity	21.3%
Wood	24.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	33	21.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	122	78.7%
Households with children under 18	8	5.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	54.2%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	24.1%
Married	17.5%	22.8%
Separated	9.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	37.3%
Divorced	41.0%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 25.9%

HS graduate 60.4%

Some college, no degree 3.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	35.3%
High school	6	35.3%
College / grad school	5	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 71.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.7%

Other services 6.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	86.7%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	20.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 23.6%

Married-couple families 33.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	45.2%
Supplemental Security	40.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	47.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.4%
High blood pressure	50.1%
High cholesterol	42.4%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	11.8%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	40.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	17.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.4%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	38.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.2%
Depression	31.5%
Fair or poor health	31.7%
Poor mental health	21.3%
Poor physical health	20.4%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	44.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	34.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	70.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	63.6%
65 and over	90.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	78.2%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	100.0%
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)	330	100.0%
Born in same state	330	100.0%
Born in different state	297	90.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	233	70.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	15.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	12.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25174

What city is ZIP code 25174 in?

ZIP code 25174 is primarily assigned to Rock Creek, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25174 in?

ZIP code 25174 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25174 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 25174 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25174 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 25174 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25174?

23% of residents in ZIP code 25174 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25174?

Health data for ZIP code 25174 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25174 in?

ZIP code 25174 observes the EST timezone.