25186 ZIP Code — Smithers, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25186 is located in Smithers, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 1.78 square miles and serves a population of 882 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25186

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $31,953. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 25186 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

882

population

1.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25186 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25186

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City	Status
Smithers	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	882
Population density	496 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	1.78 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	38.1712
Longitude	-81.3047
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	64.9%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

882

Population

496

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$31,953

Median household income

$27,719

Per capita income

Median home value

$597

Median monthly rent

53.9%

Home ownership

35.7%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

105

55–59

101

65–74

149

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	118	13.4%
18 and over	764	86.6%
65 and over	397	45.0%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.5%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Two or more races 10.4%

Black or African American 6.8%

Group	Count	%
White	713	72.5%
Hispanic or Latino	102	10.4%
Two or more races	102	10.4%
Black or African American	67	6.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 14.4%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 19.8%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.4%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	19.8%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$31,953

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 44.7%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 33.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$597
Owner occupied	53.9%
Renter occupied	46.1%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	52.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	11.4%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.7%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.7%
Electricity	51.8%
Fuel oil	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	35	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	87	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	112	30.4%
Households with children under 18	91	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	261	70.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	14.5%
Married	53.4%	32.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.9%
Widowed	12.6%	7.0%
Divorced	16.2%	42.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.5%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	21.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	62	78.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 42.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.9%

Construction 14.6%

Education & healthcare 7.1%

Retail trade 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.1%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	45.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	5.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	38.6%
Government	46.9%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.7%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.6%
Work from home	41.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.6

Poverty

All people 35.7%

Under 18 years 83.1%

18 and over 28.4%

Married-couple families 20.7%

Female-led households 37.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.8%
Retirement income	45.0%
Supplemental Security	20.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	11.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	42.1%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	26.1%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.8%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	39.2%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	68.5%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	843	95.6%
Spanish	12	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	882	100.0%
Born in same state	882	100.0%
Born in different state	771	87.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	219	24.8%
Italian	145	16.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	6.1%
English	29	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25186

What city is ZIP code 25186 in?

ZIP code 25186 is primarily assigned to Smithers, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25186 in?

ZIP code 25186 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25186 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 25186 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25186 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 25186 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25186?

36% of residents in ZIP code 25186 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25186?

Health data for ZIP code 25186 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25186 in?

ZIP code 25186 observes the EST timezone.