25573 ZIP Code — Yawkey, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25573 is located in Yawkey, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 11.23 square miles and serves a population of 572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25573

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 $190,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25573 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

572

population

11.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25573

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City	Status
Yawkey	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	572
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	11.23 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.2103
Longitude	-81.9552
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	41.2%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	58.8%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

572

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

Median household income

$13,730

Per capita income

$190,000

Median home value

$829

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

38.6%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	156	27.3%
18 and over	416	72.7%
65 and over	118	20.6%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	572	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	58.8%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 19.2%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 21.8%

$50k–$75k 40.4%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.2%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	21.8%
$50k–$75k	40.4%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 42.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,000
Median rent / month	$829
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	36.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	69.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	56.0%
3 or more	4.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.6%
Electricity	39.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	62.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	68	35.2%
Households with children under 18	79	40.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	37.3%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.2%	2.0%
Married	68.6%	48.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	0.0%	7.3%
Divorced	20.1%	39.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 17.0%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.3%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	70	88.6%
High school	9	11.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 68.8%

Retail trade 18.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	39.5%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.2%
Government	8.8%
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)	40.1

Poverty

All people 38.6%

Under 18 years 41.0%

18 and over 37.7%

Married-couple families 35.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.3%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	63.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.9%
Public insurance	65.0%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	523	91.4%
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)	572	100.0%
Born in same state	572	100.0%
Born in different state	524	91.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	138	24.1%
French	19	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25573

What city is ZIP code 25573 in?

ZIP code 25573 is primarily assigned to Yawkey, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25573 in?

ZIP code 25573 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25573?

39% of residents in ZIP code 25573 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25573?

8% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 25573?

The median home value in ZIP code 25573 is $190,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 25573?

ZIP code 25573 has an estimated population of 572 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25573 in?

ZIP code 25573 observes the EST timezone.