25986 ZIP Code — Spring Dale, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25986 is located in Spring Dale, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 17.39 square miles and serves a population of 321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25986

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,100.

Median household income is $69,286. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 25986 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

321

population

17.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25986 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25986

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25986. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spring Dale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	321
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	17.39 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.8697
Longitude	-80.8132
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

321

Population

People per sq mi

59.3

Median age

$69,286

Median household income

$31,770

Per capita income

$139,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

175

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	13.4%
18 and over	278	86.6%
65 and over	60	18.7%
Median age	59.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	321	100%

Household income

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 41.9%

$75k–$100k 37.5%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	41.9%
$75k–$100k	37.5%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
Median income	$69,286

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 33.8%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	35.4%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.2%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	16.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88	64.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	30	22.1%
Households with children under 18	14	10.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	44.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	20.5%
Married	83.0%	64.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.0%	15.4%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 81.2%

Some college, no degree 3.8%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	23	62.2%
College / grad school	14	37.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.3%

Retail trade 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Public administration 8.3%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	45.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.9%
Government	42.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.1%
Retirement income	51.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.5%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.4%
Public insurance	49.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	321	100.0%
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)	321	100.0%
Born in same state	321	100.0%
Born in different state	275	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	95	29.6%
Arab	47	14.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	11.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25986

What city is ZIP code 25986 in?

ZIP code 25986 is primarily assigned to Spring Dale, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25986 in?

ZIP code 25986 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25986 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 25986 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25986?

11% 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 25986?

The median home value in ZIP code 25986 is $139,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 25986?

ZIP code 25986 has an estimated population of 321 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25986 in?

ZIP code 25986 observes the EST timezone.