25564 ZIP Code — Sod, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25564 is located in Sod, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 17.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,643 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25564

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($114,504) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 66% 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 25564 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,643

population

17.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25564 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25564

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25564. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sod	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25202 Tornado (3.3 mi) 25567 Sumerco (4.2 mi) 25521 Griffithsville (4.7 mi) 25003 Alum Creek (7.2 mi) 25572 Woodville (8 mi) 25309 South Charleston (8.1 mi) 25529 Julian (8.6 mi) 25501 Alkol (8.9 mi) 25177 Saint Albans (9.1 mi) 25526 Hurricane (9.2 mi) 25523 Hamlin (10.2 mi) 25142 Nellis (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,643
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	17.56 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.2707
Longitude	-81.8973
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	11.5%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	55.1%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,643

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$114,504

Median household income

$58,765

Per capita income

$212,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

553

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

159

25–34

123

185

35–44

144

45–54

55–59

60–64

159

65–74

123

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	446	27.1%
18 and over	1,197	72.9%
65 and over	282	17.2%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,622	98.7%
Two or more races	21	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.5%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	55.1%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 50.3%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	50.3%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$114,504

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 50.0%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	27.9%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	24.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	35.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	71.2%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	60.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Fuel oil	23.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	389	87.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	40	9.0%
Households with children under 18	161	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	250	56.2%
Average household size	3.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	15.3%
Married	62.5%	77.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	8.3%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 23.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	174	45.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	95	24.6%
High school	117	30.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.5%

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Public administration 21.4%

Professional & management 13.9%

Information 8.5%

Other services 2.9%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.4%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	29.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	23.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.3%
Retirement income	45.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,502	91.4%
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)	1,643	100.0%
Born in same state	1,628	99.1%
Born in different state	1,575	95.9%
Foreign born	15	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	204	12.4%
Italian	174	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	137	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25564

What city is ZIP code 25564 in?

ZIP code 25564 is primarily assigned to Sod, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25564 in?

ZIP code 25564 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25564 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 25564 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25564 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 25564 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25564?

9% 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 median household income in ZIP code 25564?

The median household income in ZIP code 25564 is $114,504, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25564 in?

ZIP code 25564 observes the EST timezone.