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Boone County
Wharton, WV
25208
25208 ZIP Code — Wharton, WV
Boone County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25208 is located in
Wharton ,
West Virginia ,
within Boone County .
It covers approximately 72.33 square miles and serves a population of
780 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 681 .
About ZIP code 25208
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $59,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $33,939. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.
Overall, ZIP code 25208 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
780
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
72.33 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
37.8670
Longitude
-81.6959
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.6%
54.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
14.5%
31.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
12.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$33,939
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 360 46.2% 18 and over 420 53.8% 65 and over 105 13.5% Median age 26.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.6%
54.8%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
14.5%
31.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
12.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 18.1% $10k–$15k 15.7% $15k–$25k 3.2% $25k–$35k 18.5% $35k–$50k 16.9% $50k–$75k 8.1% $100k–$150k 19.4% Median income $33,939
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $59,500 Median rent / month $619 Owner occupied 54.0% Renter occupied 46.0% Vacant 21.8% Single-family detached 72.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.4% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 6.9% 1990–1999 11.7% 1980–1989 1.9% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 4.7% 1950–1959 18.6% 1940–1949 29.3% 1939 or earlier 10.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 36.0% 3 bedrooms 46.4% 4 bedrooms 14.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 57.7% 2 vehicles 19.0% 3 or more 21.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.0% Electricity 81.5% Propane / LP gas 12.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 114 46.0% Cohabiting couple 8 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 27 10.9% Female householder, no spouse 99 39.9% Households with children under 18 105 42.3% Households with seniors (65+) 91 36.7% Average household size 3.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 8.6% 18.7% Married 65.1% 45.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 17.5% Divorced 26.3% 17.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.8% Bachelor's or higher 2.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 44 15.1% Kindergarten 3 1.0% Elementary school 222 76.3% High school 22 7.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
18.1%
Professional & management
14.5%
Education & healthcare
14.5%
Public administration
6.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.4% Service 5.1% Sales & office 15.9% Natural resources & construction 31.2% Production & transportation 1.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.0% Government 21.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.8% Carpool 7.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.4% Retirement income 30.2% Supplemental Security 11.3% Cash public assistance 14.9% Food stamps / SNAP 46.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 45.9% High blood pressure 44.6% High cholesterol 37.8% Diabetes 14.9% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 12.3% Arthritis 40.2% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 13.8% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.3% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 35.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.4% Depression 29.3% Fair or poor health 26.3% Poor mental health 19.9% Poor physical health 17.1% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.5% Visited dentist 49.4% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 25.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 15.2%
Disability % Any disability 37.8% Under 18 20.0% 18–64 years 41.6% 65 and over 87.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.7% Public insurance 72.1% No insurance 1.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 688 88.2% 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) 770 98.7% Born in same state 761 97.6% Born in different state 653 83.7% Foreign born 9 1.2% Naturalized citizen 10 1.3% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 95 12.2% French 10 1.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 7 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.8% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25208
What city is ZIP code 25208 in?
ZIP code 25208 is primarily assigned to Wharton, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25208 in?
ZIP code 25208 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.
Is ZIP code 25208 family-oriented?
46% of residents in ZIP code 25208 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25208?
27% of residents in ZIP code 25208 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 25208 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 25208 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 25208 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 25208 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 25208 in?
ZIP code 25208 observes the EST timezone.
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