25651 ZIP Code — Wharncliffe, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25651 is located in Wharncliffe, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 31.70 square miles and serves a population of 653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25651

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 $87,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $19,798. Poverty affects 59% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 65 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 25651 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

653

population

31.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wharncliffe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41547 Majestic (3.5 mi) 25608 Baisden (3.6 mi) 25621 Gilbert (5.1 mi) 25672 Edgarton (7 mi) 24872 Panther (7.9 mi) 25638 Omar (8 mi) 25650 Verner (8.3 mi) 41528 Freeburn (8.7 mi) 24839 Hanover (8.7 mi) 24620 Hurley (8.8 mi) 25678 Matewan (10.1 mi) 41544 Mc Carr (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	653
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	31.70 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	37.5528
Longitude	-81.9778
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	94.3%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	5.7%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

653

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$19,798

Median household income

$12,063

Per capita income

$87,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	32.0%
18 and over	444	68.0%
65 and over	120	18.4%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Group	Count	%
White	608	88.8%
Two or more races	45	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32	4.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	94.3%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	5.7%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 17.0%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 36.0%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.0%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	36.0%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
Median income	$19,798

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 56.3%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	31.4%
Single-family detached	27.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	72.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	27.2%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	54.7%
3 or more	13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	15	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	35	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	47	19.0%
Households with children under 18	87	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	31.6%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	5.3%
Married	59.6%	61.7%
Separated	0.0%	10.1%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	13.7%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.1%

Some HS, no diploma 19.8%

HS graduate 49.4%

Some college, no degree 8.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	17.2%
High school	29	29.3%
College / grad school	53	53.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 58.8%

Retail trade 28.5%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.7%
Service	41.2%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.3%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.9%
Carpool	49.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	65.2

Poverty

All people 59.1%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 39.9%

Married-couple families 45.3%

Female-led households 59.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	9.3%
Supplemental Security	19.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.1%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	38.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	15.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.0%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.3%
Depression	30.9%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	21.6%
Poor physical health	19.3%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	40.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	29.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	35.2%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	82.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	490	75.0%
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)	653	100.0%
Born in same state	653	100.0%
Born in different state	598	91.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	71.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25651

What city is ZIP code 25651 in?

ZIP code 25651 is primarily assigned to Wharncliffe, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25651 in?

ZIP code 25651 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25651?

59% of residents in ZIP code 25651 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 25651 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 25651 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 25651 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 25651 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25651 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 25651 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 25651 in?

ZIP code 25651 observes the EST timezone.