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Raleigh County
Sophia, WV
25921
25921 ZIP Code — Sophia, WV
Raleigh County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25921 is located in
Sophia ,
West Virginia ,
within Raleigh County .
It covers approximately 12.84 square miles and serves a population of
3,205 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 25921
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $33,488. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% 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 management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 25921 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,205
Population density
250 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
081
Geography
Land area
12.84 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
37.6968
Longitude
-81.2717
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.3%
54.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
13.1%
27.9%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
2.8%
15.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
2.9%
1.8%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$33,488
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 636 19.8% 18 and over 2,569 80.2% 65 and over 537 16.8% Median age 44.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5.7%
Group Count % White 3,021 94.3% Black or African American 184 5.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
81.3%
54.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
13.1%
27.9%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
2.8%
15.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
2.9%
1.8%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.2% $10k–$15k 13.1% $15k–$25k 10.5% $25k–$35k 26.1% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 10.0% $75k–$100k 3.8% $100k–$150k 5.9% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 2.9% Median income $33,488
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,000 Median rent / month $734 Owner occupied 57.5% Renter occupied 42.5% Vacant 13.6% Single-family detached 69.2% Large apartment buildings 3.8% Mobile homes 17.5% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.47
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.6% 2000–2009 4.1% 1990–1999 13.1% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 19.4% 1960–1969 8.2% 1950–1959 14.6% 1940–1949 11.4% 1939 or earlier 11.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.9% 1 bedroom 7.5% 2 bedrooms 34.4% 3 bedrooms 44.3% 4 bedrooms 6.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.1% 1 vehicle 34.7% 2 vehicles 36.9% 3 or more 15.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 51.0% Electricity 44.3% Propane / LP gas 2.9% Wood 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 544 40.2% Cohabiting couple 165 12.2% Male householder, no spouse 229 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 416 30.7% Households with children under 18 426 31.5% Households with seniors (65+) 453 33.5% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.2% 24.2% Married 45.5% 42.7% Separated 0.7% 0.4% Widowed 9.7% 13.3% Divorced 9.8% 19.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
23.7%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 70.3% Bachelor's or higher 9.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 38 7.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 247 49.0% High school 208 41.3% College / grad school 11 2.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
22.9%
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Professional & management
12.5%
Public administration
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.7% Service 26.0% Sales & office 16.6% Natural resources & construction 5.8% Production & transportation 19.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.6% Government 11.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.6% Carpool 16.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.9% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 25.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.1%
Female-led households
41.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.3% Retirement income 18.8% Supplemental Security 4.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 24.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.1% High blood pressure 47.8% High cholesterol 40.4% Diabetes 15.9% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 12.5% Arthritis 39.2% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 14.8% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.3% Binge drinking 10.7% No physical activity 34.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.7% Depression 30.2% Fair or poor health 26.6% Poor mental health 19.8% Poor physical health 17.6% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.4% Visited dentist 50.9% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 27.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 54 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 23.5% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 18.6% 65 and over 65.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.7% Public insurance 64.2% No insurance 4.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,045 95.0% 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) 3,154 98.4% Born in same state 3,102 96.8% Born in different state 2,530 78.9% Foreign born 52 1.6% Naturalized citizen 51 1.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,038 32.4% Italian 198 6.2% Irish 59 1.8%
Ancestry Count % Polish 54 1.7% English 23 0.7% Arab 11 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 69.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25921
What city is ZIP code 25921 in?
ZIP code 25921 is primarily assigned to Sophia, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25921 in?
ZIP code 25921 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 25921 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 25921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25921?
26% of residents in ZIP code 25921 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 25921?
10% 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 25921?
Health data for ZIP code 25921 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 25921 in?
ZIP code 25921 observes the EST timezone.
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