ZIP Code 25696, West Virginia
ZIP Code 25696 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 25696 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Mingo County, West Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,241. The land area covers 20.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,241 | ±422 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41 yrs | ±15.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 522 | ±145 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 600 | ±160 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 522 | ±145 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 78 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $109,400 | ±$37,957 |
| Median Gross Rent | $826 | ±$163 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,077 | ±$22,211 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,721 | ±$10,616 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.9% | ±15.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 284 | ±215 |
| Unemployment Rate | 23.9% | ±22.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 408 | ±186 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±12.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 21,712 (2024)
ID: 176942
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSION ASSISTANT
75 E 2ND AVE, RM 308, WILLIAMSON WV 25661-3532
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 08-12 | Belfry, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Belfry, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Belfry, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Belfry, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Accoville, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Delbarton, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Dingess, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Gilbert, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Holden, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Hanover, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mingo Extended Learning Center
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 165 Bulldog BLVD, Delbarton, WV, 25670 |
30447533477401
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MATEWAN
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 97 FIRST AVENUE, MATEWAN, WV, 25678 |
(304) 426-6306
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Appalachian Beauty School
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College Vocational | 11.9 mi away | 25429 US HWY 119N, Belfry, KY, 41514 |
6065193610
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MINGO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 2027 STATE ROUTE 65, DELBARTON, WV, 25670 |
(304) 475-2749
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Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 144 Vocational Road, Three Mile Curve, Stollings, WV, 25646 |
30475246872202
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GILBERT
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 5 WHARNCLIFF AVENUE, GILBERT, WV, 25621 |
(304) 664-8886
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
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College | 13.2 mi away | 100 College Drive, Logan, WV, 25601 |
3048967098
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BUFFALO CREEK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 511 E. MCDONALD AVE., MAN, WV, 25635 |
(304) 583-7887
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PHELPS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 38575 STATE HIGHWAY 194E, PHELPS, KY, 41533 |
(606) 456-7860
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BELFRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 24371 US HIGHWAY SOUTH, BELFRY, KY, 41514 |
(606) 353-9429
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILLIAMSON, WV US, located 12.1 miles from ZCTA5 25696. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.5° | 25.8° | 36.1° | 3.37" | 4.4" |
| February | 50.7° | 29.0° | 39.8° | 3.37" | 3.0" |
| March | 59.7° | 34.5° | 47.1° | 4.68" | 3.1" |
| April | 71.7° | 43.5° | 57.6° | 4.02" | 0.1" |
| May | 78.6° | 53.9° | 66.3° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.3° | 62.5° | 73.9° | 5.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.6° | 66.5° | 77.5° | 5.84" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.6° | 65.6° | 76.6° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.2° | 59.0° | 70.6° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.5° | 46.6° | 59.1° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.0° | 34.9° | 47.9° | 2.99" | 0.1" |
| December | 50.2° | 30.1° | 40.2° | 4.12" | 2.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Jacket CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Sarah Ann CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Matewan town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
| McCarr CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Omar CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Delbarton town | Town | 7.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 25696. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.