25285 ZIP Code — Wallback, WV

Clay County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25285 is located in Wallback, West Virginia, within Clay County. It covers approximately 16.00 square miles and serves a population of 891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25285

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,264. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

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

Overall, ZIP code 25285 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

891

population

16.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallback	Acceptable
Wallback	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25133 Maysel (4.4 mi) 25113 Ivydale (4.5 mi) 25164 Procious (5.5 mi) 25005 Amma (7.2 mi) 25266 Newton (7.2 mi) 25043 Clay (7.4 mi) 25251 Left Hand (8.9 mi) 25063 Duck (9.2 mi) 25235 Chloe (10 mi) 25019 Bickmore (10.5 mi) 25259 Looneyville (11.4 mi) 25111 Indore (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	891
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	16.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.5323
Longitude	-81.1106
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	88.4%	71.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	7.6%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	6.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

891

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$52,264

Median household income

$24,846

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

275

Housing units

22.9%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	196	22.0%
18 and over	695	78.0%
65 and over	110	12.3%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	849	94.9%
Two or more races	42	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	88.4%	71.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	7.6%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	6.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 16.0%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 42.0%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	16.0%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	42.0%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$52,264

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.5%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	17.5%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	25.3%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	32.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.8%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Wood	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	198	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	18	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	91	29.6%
Households with children under 18	119	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	29.6%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	24.0%
Married	66.4%	47.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.7%
Divorced	5.0%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 52.2%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.8%
Kindergarten	30	22.9%
Elementary school	28	21.4%
High school	68	51.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Retail trade 16.6%

Professional & management 15.2%

Public administration 10.9%

Construction 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.1%
Carpool	26.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.9%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.3

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	41.0%
Retirement income	41.4%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	11.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	826	92.7%
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)	891	100.0%
Born in same state	891	100.0%
Born in different state	708	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	410	46%
French	77	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25285

What city is ZIP code 25285 in?

ZIP code 25285 is primarily assigned to Wallback, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25285 in?

ZIP code 25285 falls within Clay County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25285 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 25285 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 25285?

ZIP code 25285 has an estimated population of 891 residents, with a density of 56 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25285?

The median household income in ZIP code 25285 is $52,264, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25285 in?

ZIP code 25285 observes the EST timezone.