25985 ZIP Code — Sandstone, WV

Summers County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25985 is located in Sandstone, West Virginia, within Summers County. It covers approximately 19.87 square miles and serves a population of 486 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25985

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $100,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $35,938. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (19%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 25985 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

486

population

19.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25985 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25985

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25985. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandstone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25977 Meadow Creek (4 mi) 25918 Shady Spring (7.2 mi) 25976 Meadow Bridge (8.4 mi) 24910 Alderson (9.2 mi) 25951 Hinton (10.2 mi) 25831 Danese (10.3 mi) 25978 Nimitz (10.5 mi) 25813 Beaver (10.5 mi) 25989 White Oak (10.8 mi) 24962 Pence Springs (10.9 mi) 24981 Talcott (11.1 mi) 24977 Smoot (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	486
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	19.87 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.7631
Longitude	-80.8669
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	53.9%	63.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	10.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

486

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$35,938

Median household income

$21,190

Per capita income

$100,400

Median home value

$877

Median monthly rent

50.3%

Home ownership

51.0%

Poverty rate

16.8%

Unemployment

145

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	75	15.4%
18 and over	411	84.6%
65 and over	108	22.2%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	468	96.3%
Two or more races	18	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	63.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	24.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	10.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 33.5%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	33.5%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$35,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 37.0%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,400
Median rent / month	$877
Owner occupied	50.3%
Renter occupied	49.7%
Vacant	28.4%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.1%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	55.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	23.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	22	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	50	31.1%
Households with children under 18	45	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	54.0%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	17.2%
Married	40.2%	46.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	9.9%
Divorced	25.1%	26.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 30.5%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	46.2%
High school	42	46.2%
College / grad school	7	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.3%

Retail trade 16.3%

Public administration 13.5%

Wholesale trade 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Construction 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.8%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	72.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.8%
Government	46.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.4

Poverty

All people 51.0%

Under 18 years 88.0%

18 and over 44.3%

Married-couple families 52.6%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.0%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	26.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	50.4%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	12.1%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	45.0%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	17.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	9.9%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	29.7%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	20.2%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	27.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	39.6%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.8%
Public insurance	67.3%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	466	95.9%
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)	486	100.0%
Born in same state	486	100.0%
Born in different state	365	75.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	144	29.6%
Italian	84	17.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	74	15.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	65.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25985

What city is ZIP code 25985 in?

ZIP code 25985 is primarily assigned to Sandstone, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25985 in?

ZIP code 25985 falls within Summers County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25985?

51% of residents in ZIP code 25985 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25985 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 25985 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25985?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25985?

Health data for ZIP code 25985 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25985 in?

ZIP code 25985 observes the EST timezone.