25565 ZIP Code — Spurlockville, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25565 is located in Spurlockville, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 38.76 square miles and serves a population of 837 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25565

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $31,429. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 25565 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

837

population

38.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25565 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spurlockville	Acceptable
Spurlockville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25505 Big Creek (4 mi) 25501 Alkol (6.8 mi) 25053 Danville (7.4 mi) 25203 Turtle Creek (7.8 mi) 25572 Woodville (8 mi) 25524 Harts (8.6 mi) 25540 Midkiff (8.7 mi) 25508 Chapmanville (9.3 mi) 25108 Hewett (9.3 mi) 25529 Julian (9.6 mi) 25547 Pecks Mill (10.8 mi) 25121 Lake (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	837
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	38.76 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.0616
Longitude	-81.9941
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	64.6%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

837

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$31,429

Median household income

$15,688

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

31.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

282

Housing units

2.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	106	12.7%
18 and over	731	87.3%
65 and over	177	21.1%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	837	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 16.5%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 29.5%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	16.5%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	29.5%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
Median income	$31,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.6%

$50k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 33.9%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	45.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	24.5%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	28.7%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	69.1%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	32.0%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	75.5%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	192	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	53	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	67	20.8%
Households with children under 18	51	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	35.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	42.3%
Married	56.3%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	8.2%
Divorced	20.8%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 64.8%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	11.6%
Elementary school	66	42.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	71	45.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 55.0%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Construction 6.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	36.7%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.3

Poverty

All people 31.1%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 32.0%

Married-couple families 16.1%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.1%
Retirement income	45.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.0%
Depression	30.0%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	13.2%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.1%
Public insurance	72.4%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	32.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	815	97.4%
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)	837	100.0%
Born in same state	837	100.0%
Born in different state	774	92.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	180	21.5%
Arab	43	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25565

What city is ZIP code 25565 in?

ZIP code 25565 is primarily assigned to Spurlockville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25565 in?

ZIP code 25565 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25565 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 25565 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25565?

31% of residents in ZIP code 25565 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25565?

2% 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 25565?

Health data for ZIP code 25565 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25565 in?

ZIP code 25565 observes the EST timezone.