25920 ZIP Code — Slab Fork, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25920 is located in Slab Fork, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 5.67 square miles and serves a population of 502 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25920

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $9,999.

Median household income is $110,969. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25920 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.

502

population

5.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Slab Fork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25865 Lester (3 mi) 25932 Surveyor (4.7 mi) 25827 Crab Orchard (5.4 mi) 25908 Princewick (5.9 mi) 25915 Rhodell (6 mi) 25844 Glen Daniel (6.6 mi) 25823 Coal City (6.6 mi) 25848 Glen Rogers (6.9 mi) 25882 Mullens (6.9 mi) 25839 Fairdale (7 mi) 25817 Bolt (7 mi) 25928 Stephenson (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	502
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	5.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.6979
Longitude	-81.3310
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

502

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$110,969

Median household income

$18,793

Per capita income

$9,999

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

50.8%

Poverty rate

50.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	114	22.7%
18 and over	388	77.3%
65 and over	59	11.8%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	502	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.5%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 46.0%

$200k+ 21.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	32.2%
$100k–$150k	46.0%
$200k+	21.8%
Median income	$110,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 54.0%

$50k–$100k 46.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$9,999
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	46.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	5.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	67.8%
1970–1979	32.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	21.8%
4 bedrooms	78.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	67.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	67.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	67.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	28	32.2%
Households with children under 18	87	100.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	28	32.2%
Average household size	5.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	25.1%
Married	35.1%	22.8%
Separated	0.0%	41.3%
Widowed	0.0%	10.8%
Divorced	29.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 61.3%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	65	63.7%
College / grad school	37	36.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.9%

Finance & real estate 24.4%

Retail trade 22.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.6%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	52.4%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 50.8%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 57.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	30.7%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	475	94.6%
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)	502	100.0%
Born in same state	502	100.0%
Born in different state	404	80.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	342	68.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	17.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25920

What city is ZIP code 25920 in?

ZIP code 25920 is primarily assigned to Slab Fork, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25920 in?

ZIP code 25920 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25920?

51% of residents in ZIP code 25920 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25920?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25920?

The median home value in ZIP code 25920 is $9,999.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25920?

The median household income in ZIP code 25920 is $110,969, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25920 in?

ZIP code 25920 observes the EST timezone.