Sod, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25564
Lincoln County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,250
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $251,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 3.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sod pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25564 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25564 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sod, Lincoln County, West Virginia, home to just 1,250 residents across 56.6 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 25564, but per-capita income is $35,313. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $251,900 (82% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 78.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 25564 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 25564, Sod, 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
1,250
Population
56.6
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25564?
36.9
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$35,313
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
567housing units
567
Total Housing Units
441
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,900
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 25564, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,000.
4
Businesses
6
Employees
$85K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 75.0% |
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 25564 vs 25567 →
ZIP 25564 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25177
Saint Albans (25177)
24,084 residents
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
21,902 residents
- 25309
South Charleston (25309)
13,356 residents
- 25003 2,782
Alum Creek (25003)
2,782 residents
- 25202 1,370
Tornado (25202)
1,370 residents
- 25564 1,250
Sod (25564)
1,250 residents
- 25501 1,130
Alkol (25501)
1,130 residents
- 25521 1,101
Griffithsville (25521)
1,101 residents
- 25529 1,013
Julian (25529)
1,013 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25564 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25567 | Sumerco, WV | 924 | 3.9 mi |
| 25202 | Tornado, WV | 1,370 | 4.0 mi |
| 25573 | Yawkey, WV | 970 | 4.1 mi |
| 25003 | Alum Creek, WV | 2,782 | 6.3 mi |
| 25177 | Saint Albans, WV | 24,084 | 7.2 mi |
| 25521 | Griffithsville, WV | 1,101 | 6.5 mi |
| 25529 | Julian, WV | 1,013 | 8.8 mi |
| 25501 | Alkol, WV | 1,130 | 8.5 mi |
| 25309 | South Charleston, WV | 13,356 | 8.5 mi |
| 25526 | Hurricane, WV | 21,902 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25564, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,250 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25564 in?
ZIP code 25564 (Sod) is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25564?
ZIP code 25564 in Sod, WV has a population of 1,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25564?
The median home value in ZIP 25564 is $251,900, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25564?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25564 is White at 98.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25564?
ZIP code 25564 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25564?
In ZIP code 25564, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.8% 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 25564?
In ZIP code 25564, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25564?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25564 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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