25187 ZIP Code — Southside, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25187 is located in Southside, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 39.97 square miles and serves a population of 685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25187

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,657. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 25187 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

685

population

39.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25187 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25187

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25187. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Southside	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25502 Apple Grove (5.6 mi) 25515 Gallipolis Ferry (6.3 mi) 25123 Leon (7.5 mi) 25082 Fraziers Bottom (9.2 mi) 25503 Ashton (9.3 mi) 25106 Henderson (9.5 mi) 25033 Buffalo (9.5 mi) 25550 Point Pleasant (11 mi) 25253 Letart (12.3 mi) 25241 Evans (12.5 mi) 25168 Red House (12.8 mi) 25520 Glenwood (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	685
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	39.97 sq mi
Water area	0.87 sq mi
Latitude	38.7157
Longitude	-82.0136
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	55.0%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

685

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$43,657

Median household income

$28,407

Per capita income

$213,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

365

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	152	22.2%
18 and over	533	77.8%
65 and over	211	30.8%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	685	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 35.7%

$35k–$50k 27.4%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 1.5%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	35.7%
$35k–$50k	27.4%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	1.5%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
Median income	$43,657

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 44.8%

$300k–$500k 15.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	22.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	34.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	61.3%
3 or more	11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.9%
Propane / LP gas	31.3%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	105	31.3%
Female householder, no spouse	76	22.6%
Households with children under 18	84	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	56.8%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.4%	11.6%
Married	60.7%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	25.1%
Divorced	31.9%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	19	76.0%
College / grad school	6	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.6%

Public administration 25.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Construction 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Other services 3.3%

Education & healthcare 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	34.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	27.8%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.1

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	5.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	22.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.2%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	81.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	610	89.1%
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)	685	100.0%
Born in same state	679	99.1%
Born in different state	568	82.9%
Foreign born	6	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	118	17.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	67.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25187

What city is ZIP code 25187 in?

ZIP code 25187 is primarily assigned to Southside, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25187 in?

ZIP code 25187 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25187 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 25187 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25187 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 25187 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25187 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 25187 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 25187 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 25187 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 25187 in?

ZIP code 25187 observes the EST timezone.