25661 ZIP Code — Williamson, WV

Mingo County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25661 is located in Williamson, West Virginia, within Mingo County. It covers approximately 41.60 square miles and serves a population of 4,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25661

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $33,634. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 25661 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,776

population

41.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25661 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25661

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25661. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Williamson	Acceptable
Williamson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41514 Belfry (4 mi) 41527 Forest Hills (5.7 mi) 25676 Lenore (6.9 mi) 25670 Delbarton (7.3 mi) 41231 Lovely (7.6 mi) 41531 Hardy (8.4 mi) 25678 Matewan (9 mi) 41544 Mc Carr (9.1 mi) 41564 Sidney (9.3 mi) 41519 Canada (9.8 mi) 25674 Kermit (11.1 mi) 41543 Mc Andrews (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,776
Population density	115 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	41.60 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.7151
Longitude	-82.2600
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.9%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,776

Population

115

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$33,634

Median household income

$26,654

Per capita income

$91,900

Median home value

$518

Median monthly rent

57.0%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

1,667

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

158

5–9

184

121

10–14

141

138

15–19

161

20–24

299

25–34

348

301

35–44

351

192

45–54

224

136

55–59

158

205

60–64

238

313

65–74

365

154

75–84

178

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,063	22.3%
18 and over	3,713	77.7%
65 and over	1,123	23.5%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Black or African American 8.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,186	87.6%
Black or African American	427	8.9%
Two or more races	163	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	65.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	7.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.9%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 16.6%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	16.6%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$33,634

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 44.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,900
Median rent / month	$518
Owner occupied	57.0%
Renter occupied	43.0%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	61.6%
Large apartment buildings	9.9%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	22.6%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.9%
1 vehicle	37.7%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	10.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.6%
Electricity	55.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	644	30.0%
Cohabiting couple	235	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	464	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	807	37.5%
Households with children under 18	539	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	814	37.9%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	23.6%
Married	38.9%	29.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	2.0%	15.9%
Divorced	22.2%	28.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	4.3%
Kindergarten	71	6.8%
Elementary school	491	47.2%
High school	322	30.9%
College / grad school	112	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.1%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Other services 8.9%

Public administration 8.5%

Retail trade 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Professional & management 5.0%

Construction 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	25.4%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 29.1%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	16.3%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	49.0%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	41.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	15.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	29.3%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	19.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	43.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.9%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	37.4%
65 and over	61.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.5%
Public insurance	64.5%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,599	96.3%
Spanish	19	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,745	99.4%
Born in same state	4,745	99.4%
Born in different state	2,639	55.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.6%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	604	12.6%
French	572	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	419	8.8%
Irish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25661

What city is ZIP code 25661 in?

ZIP code 25661 is primarily assigned to Williamson, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25661 in?

ZIP code 25661 falls within Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25661?

27% of residents in ZIP code 25661 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25661 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 25661 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25661?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25661?

Health data for ZIP code 25661 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25661 in?

ZIP code 25661 observes the EST timezone.