ZIP Code 25266

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Newton · Roane County · West Virginia

Population
797

8/sq mi

Median income
$71,250

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$205,800

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.3%

Median age 47.8

Land area
98.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 25266 in Newton, West Virginia has a population of 797. The median household income is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $205,800, 26% below the US average. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25266 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 98.4 square miles in Newton, Roane County, West Virginia. The area is home to 797 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25266 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25266 sits at $71,250 (23% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,274. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $205,800 (49% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25266 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Roane County, so you can benchmark 25266 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25266, Newton, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

797

Population

98.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25266?

47.8

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$71,250

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$35,274

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

346

Total Housing Units

292

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.3%
Renter 13.7%

$205,800

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 25266, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $649,000.

5

Businesses

22

Employees

$649K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25266 vs 25251 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25251 Left Hand, WV 429 4.1 mi
25285 Wallback, WV 595 5.1 mi
25164 Procious, WV 1,257 6.0 mi
25235 Chloe, WV 949 5.7 mi
25005 Amma, WV 264 6.0 mi
25141 Nebo, WV 195 7.2 mi
25259 Looneyville, WV 699 6.7 mi
25113 Ivydale, WV 957 6.8 mi
25133 Maysel, WV 922 9.1 mi
25268 Orma, WV 871 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25266 in?
ZIP code 25266 (Newton) is located in Roane County, West Virginia. Roane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roane-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25266?
ZIP code 25266 in Newton, WV has a population of 797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25266?
The median household income in ZIP 25266 is $71,250, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25266?
The median home value in ZIP 25266 is $205,800, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25266 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25266?
ZIP code 25266 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25266?
In ZIP code 25266, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25266?
In ZIP code 25266, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25266?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25266 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Newton, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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