PlainZIP

Newton, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25266

Roane County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

797
8/sq mi
$71,250
Median income
$205,800
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25266 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25266 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton, Roane County, West Virginia, home to just 797 residents across 98.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25266 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,250 (23% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,274. Local economic indicators show a 1.6% poverty rate alongside 9.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $205,800 (49% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Roane County, letting you compare 25266 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

797

Population

98.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 25266 ranks nationally

Newton, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,250 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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 25266 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25266 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25266 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25266 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Roane County

25276 standard
Spencer, WV
Pop: 7,752
25286 standard
Walton, WV
Pop: 1,692
25270 standard
Reedy, WV
Pop: 972
25243 standard
Gandeeville, WV
Pop: 899
25259 standard
Looneyville, WV
Pop: 699
25251 standard
Left Hand, WV
Pop: 429

Related Areas

Roane County Newton, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.