25287 ZIP Code — West Columbia, WV

Mason County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25287 is located in West Columbia, West Virginia, within Mason County. It covers approximately 21.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25287

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,458. 33% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (29%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 25287 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,049

population

21.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25287 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25287

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25287. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Columbia	Acceptable
West Columbia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45620 Cheshire (3.6 mi) 25260 Mason (3.7 mi) 25550 Point Pleasant (4.9 mi) 25253 Letart (5.4 mi) 45760 Middleport (5.7 mi) 45771 Racine (9 mi) 25106 Henderson (9.5 mi) 45775 Rutland (10.8 mi) 45614 Bidwell (11.1 mi) 45769 Pomeroy (11.4 mi) 25515 Gallipolis Ferry (12.9 mi) 45770 Portland (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,049
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	21.93 sq mi
Water area	1.44 sq mi
Latitude	38.9392
Longitude	-82.0654
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	75.9%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	7.2%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,049

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$52,458

Median household income

$16,355

Per capita income

$108,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.5%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

255

Housing units

4.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

161

35–44

192

45–54

126

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	55	5.2%
18 and over	994	94.8%
65 and over	136	13.0%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Black or African American 1.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,018	97%
Black or African American	16	1.5%
Two or more races	15	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	50.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	7.2%	32.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 37.9%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	37.9%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$52,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 40.6%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.5%
Renter occupied	26.5%
Vacant	32.2%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	25.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	62.1%
3 bedrooms	19.6%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.0%
Electricity	46.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	115	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	88	41.7%
Female householder, no spouse	8	3.8%
Households with children under 18	15	7.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	20.9%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	38.5%
Married	43.7%	22.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	0.0%	4.1%
Divorced	32.2%	32.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	4.8%
Kindergarten	6	3.6%
Elementary school	7	4.2%
High school	131	78.9%
College / grad school	14	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.5%

Transportation & utilities 34.1%

Public administration 16.8%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	30.5%
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)	16.5

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.0%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	13.9%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.4%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.2%
Depression	34.1%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	23.5%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,035	98.7%
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)	1,049	100.0%
Born in same state	1,049	100.0%
Born in different state	777	74.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	97	9.2%
French	43	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	20	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25287

What city is ZIP code 25287 in?

ZIP code 25287 is primarily assigned to West Columbia, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25287 in?

ZIP code 25287 falls within Mason County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25287?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25287?

16% of residents in ZIP code 25287 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25287?

The median home value in ZIP code 25287 is $108,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25287?

Health data for ZIP code 25287 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25287 in?

ZIP code 25287 observes the EST timezone.