25696 ZIP Code — Varney, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25696 is located in Varney, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 20.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25696

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,196. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 25696 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,382

population

20.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25696 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25696

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25696. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Varney	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,382
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	20.07 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.6696
Longitude	-82.1241
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	49.6%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,382

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$42,196

Median household income

$20,335

Per capita income

$91,000

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

33.1%

Poverty rate

26.2%

Unemployment

545

Housing units

7.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

112

103

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	331	24.0%
18 and over	1,051	76.0%
65 and over	234	16.9%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,358	98.3%
Two or more races	23	1.7%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	49.6%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 23.5%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	23.5%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
Median income	$42,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 55.0%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,000
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	33.1%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	48.6%
2 vehicles	13.9%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	93.0%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	62	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	209	39.7%
Households with children under 18	191	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	37.6%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.1%	14.1%
Married	63.6%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	6.1%
Widowed	2.7%	15.0%
Divorced	24.6%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 0.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	14.6%
Kindergarten	83	25.9%
Elementary school	105	32.7%
High school	29	9.0%
College / grad school	57	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Retail trade 15.5%

Professional & management 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Construction 8.4%

Other services 8.1%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 33.1%

Under 18 years 52.9%

18 and over 26.8%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 50.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.0%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	18.4%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	46.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	26.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	16.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.1%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	35.0%
65 and over	69.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.5%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,268	91.8%
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)	1,381	99.9%
Born in same state	1,380	99.9%
Born in different state	775	56.1%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	312	22.6%
French	41	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25696

What city is ZIP code 25696 in?

ZIP code 25696 is primarily assigned to Varney, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25696 in?

ZIP code 25696 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25696?

33% of residents in ZIP code 25696 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25696?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25696 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 25696 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25696 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 25696 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25696 in?

ZIP code 25696 observes the EST timezone.