25928 ZIP Code — Stephenson, WV

Wyoming County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25928 is located in Stephenson, West Virginia, within Wyoming County. It covers approximately 14.62 square miles and serves a population of 330 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25928

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,700.

Median household income is $21,364. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 25928 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

330

population

14.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25928 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25928

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25928. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stephenson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25882 Mullens (3.6 mi) 25915 Rhodell (3.8 mi) 25902 Odd (5.8 mi) 25876 Saulsville (7.4 mi) 25908 Princewick (7.8 mi) 25920 Slab Fork (8.2 mi) 25857 Josephine (8.2 mi) 24736 Matoaka (9.1 mi) 25823 Coal City (9.4 mi) 24733 Lashmeet (10.1 mi) 24874 Pineville (11.2 mi) 25865 Lester (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	330
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	14.62 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	37.5789
Longitude	-81.3332
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.2%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	6.8%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

330

Population

People per sq mi

63.0

Median age

$21,364

Median household income

$18,377

Per capita income

$55,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

34.9%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	5.5%
18 and over	312	94.5%
65 and over	164	49.7%
Median age	63.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Two or more races 10%

Group	Count	%
White	297	90%
Two or more races	33	10%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.2%	57.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	6.8%	28.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 50.6%

$25k–$35k 22.8%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	50.6%
$25k–$35k	22.8%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
Median income	$21,364

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	93.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	37.1%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	41.5%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	43.8%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	9.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.2%
Electricity	30.2%
Fuel oil	29.0%
Wood	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	53	32.7%
Households with children under 18	15	9.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	64.2%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	0.0%
Married	52.6%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.1%	38.1%
Divorced	8.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 16.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 72.2%

Construction 27.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	100.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.2%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	39.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	29.5%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	41.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	61.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	60.9%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	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)	330	100.0%
Born in same state	330	100.0%
Born in different state	330	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	17.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	61.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25928

What city is ZIP code 25928 in?

ZIP code 25928 is primarily assigned to Stephenson, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25928 in?

ZIP code 25928 falls within Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25928 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 25928 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25928 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 25928 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25928?

21% of residents in ZIP code 25928 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25928 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 25928 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25928 in?

ZIP code 25928 observes the EST timezone.