25918 ZIP Code — Shady Spring, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25918 is located in Shady Spring, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 62.89 square miles and serves a population of 4,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25918

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 $148,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,147. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 25918 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.

4,864

population

62.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25918 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25918

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25918. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shady Spring	Acceptable
Shady Spring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25813 Beaver (4.6 mi) 25989 White Oak (5 mi) 25977 Meadow Creek (6.2 mi) 25832 Daniels (6.7 mi) 25985 Sandstone (7.2 mi) 25825 Cool Ridge (8.9 mi) 25831 Danese (9.2 mi) 25978 Nimitz (9.2 mi) 25969 Jumping Branch (9.2 mi) 25864 Layland (9.6 mi) 25843 Ghent (10.5 mi) 25951 Hinton (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,864
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	62.89 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	37.7476
Longitude	-80.9978
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	40.8%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,864

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$63,147

Median household income

$29,069

Per capita income

$148,100

Median home value

$946

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,880

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

170

5–9

193

161

10–14

183

15–19

105

20–24

118

426

25–34

482

170

35–44

192

301

45–54

341

143

55–59

161

237

60–64

269

234

65–74

264

121

75–84

137

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,115	22.9%
18 and over	3,749	77.1%
65 and over	769	15.8%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Black or African American 2.2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,683	96.2%
Black or African American	109	2.2%
Two or more races	72	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$63,147

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,100
Median rent / month	$946
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	35.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	29.0%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	66.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	58.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,028	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	97	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	175	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	523	28.7%
Households with children under 18	641	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	539	29.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.9%	13.2%
Married	60.9%	56.2%
Separated	1.4%	0.8%
Widowed	5.4%	5.2%
Divorced	15.4%	24.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	99	8.4%
Kindergarten	85	7.2%
Elementary school	545	46.4%
High school	82	7.0%
College / grad school	364	31.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.7%

Other services 13.7%

Retail trade 9.7%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Public administration 6.3%

Professional & management 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 36.9%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	323	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	59.7%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,544	93.4%
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)	4,846	99.6%
Born in same state	4,835	99.4%
Born in different state	3,724	76.6%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.4%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,063	42.4%
Italian	623	12.8%
Arab	429	8.8%
German	120	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	0.8%
English	14	0.3%
Irish	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25918

What city is ZIP code 25918 in?

ZIP code 25918 is primarily assigned to Shady Spring, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25918 in?

ZIP code 25918 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25918 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 25918 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25918?

19% of residents in ZIP code 25918 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25918 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 25918 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25918?

The median home value in ZIP code 25918 is $148,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 25918 in?

ZIP code 25918 observes the EST timezone.