25193 ZIP Code — Sylvester, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25193 is located in Sylvester, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 3.27 square miles and serves a population of 336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25193

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $75,893. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25193 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

336

population

3.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25193 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25193

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25193. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sylvester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25060 Dorothy (3.3 mi) 25148 Orgas (4.7 mi) 25093 Gordon (7 mi) 25075 Eskdale (7.2 mi) 25209 Whitesville (7.2 mi) 25204 Twilight (7.7 mi) 25181 Seth (7.9 mi) 25049 Comfort (8.9 mi) 25140 Naoma (9.7 mi) 25062 Dry Creek (10.2 mi) 25214 Winifrede (10.9 mi) 25206 Van (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	336
Population density	103 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	3.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.9977
Longitude	-81.5238
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	48.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

336

Population

103

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$75,893

Median household income

$24,041

Per capita income

$82,500

Median home value

$767

Median monthly rent

62.5%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

188

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	19.3%
18 and over	271	80.7%
65 and over	81	24.1%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Two or more races 3%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	322	95.8%
Two or more races	10	3%
Asian	4	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 0.8%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 42.5%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	0.8%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	42.5%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$75,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,500
Median rent / month	$767
Owner occupied	62.5%
Renter occupied	37.5%
Vacant	48.5%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.6%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	23.6%
1940–1949	23.6%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.8%
Electricity	44.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	6	5.0%
Female householder, no spouse	26	21.7%
Households with children under 18	37	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	45.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	26.2%
Married	51.8%	44.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	19.1%
Divorced	13.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 24.3%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 8.1%

Associate's degree 0.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	16.1%
Elementary school	37	42.5%
High school	22	25.3%
College / grad school	14	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.6%

Transportation & utilities 28.3%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Professional & management 6.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	20.0%
Cash public assistance	31.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	38.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	60.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	332	98.8%
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)	332	98.8%
Born in same state	327	97.3%
Born in different state	295	87.8%
Foreign born	5	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	20.5%
French	23	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25193

What city is ZIP code 25193 in?

ZIP code 25193 is primarily assigned to Sylvester, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25193 in?

ZIP code 25193 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25193 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 25193 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25193 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 25193 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25193?

The median home value in ZIP code 25193 is $82,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25193?

Health data for ZIP code 25193 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25193 in?

ZIP code 25193 observes the EST timezone.