25209 ZIP Code — Whitesville, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25209 is located in Whitesville, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 25.65 square miles and serves a population of 395 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25209

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 $76,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,417. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25209 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

395

population

25.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25209 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25209

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitesville	Acceptable
Whitesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25062 Dry Creek (3.1 mi) 25060 Dorothy (4.5 mi) 25174 Rock Creek (5 mi) 25007 Arnett (6.1 mi) 25140 Naoma (6.3 mi) 25193 Sylvester (7.2 mi) 25044 Clear Creek (7.2 mi) 25839 Fairdale (9.1 mi) 25817 Bolt (9.5 mi) 25204 Twilight (9.6 mi) 25844 Glen Daniel (9.6 mi) 25148 Orgas (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	395
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	25.65 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	37.9074
Longitude	-81.4591
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	73.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	14.8%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

395

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$45,417

Median household income

$33,867

Per capita income

$76,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

424

Housing units

7.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	55	13.9%
18 and over	340	86.1%
65 and over	70	17.7%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	386	97.7%
Two or more races	9	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.0%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	14.8%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 17.5%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 3.5%

$75k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	17.5%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	3.5%
$75k–$100k	23.0%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
Median income	$45,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 89.2%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	56.3%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	35.8%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	52.0%
3 bedrooms	28.2%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	12.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.5%
Electricity	44.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	25.5%
Cohabiting couple	33	16.5%
Male householder, no spouse	68	34.0%
Female householder, no spouse	48	24.0%
Households with children under 18	38	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	32.5%
Average household size	1.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.4%	40.8%
Married	28.5%	31.2%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	13.6%	26.8%
Divorced	12.6%	1.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 24.1%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	18.0%
High school	41	82.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.1%

Retail trade 18.3%

Professional & management 17.6%

Public administration 14.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Education & healthcare 2.8%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.7%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	34.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 24.4%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.1%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	41.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.3%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.2%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	28.4%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	28.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	52.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	380	96.2%
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)	395	100.0%
Born in same state	395	100.0%
Born in different state	352	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.6%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25209

What city is ZIP code 25209 in?

ZIP code 25209 is primarily assigned to Whitesville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25209 in?

ZIP code 25209 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25209?

7% 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 25209?

23% of residents in ZIP code 25209 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 25209 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 25209 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25209?

Health data for ZIP code 25209 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25209 in?

ZIP code 25209 observes the EST timezone.